RSA Security Calls for Greater Awareness of Computer Threats

RSA Security Calls for Greater Awareness of Computer Threats; Endorses National Cyber Security Awareness Month

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- RSA Security announced today that it will join federal and state governments, other major Internet and security firms, trade associations, and universities to actively promote awareness of cyber security issues and online identity theft in October in conjunction with National Cyber Security Awareness Month.

RSA Security has long championed the protection of online identities and digital assets, believing that trusted identities -- of people, their devices and their transactions -- must be the cornerstone of any online activity. It is committed to helping citizens and organizations to use the Internet with confidence, by securely putting critical information into the hands of the people who need it -- while protecting that information against unauthorized access.

"Educating consumers, small business and other organizations on key cyber security tips and tools empowers citizens with ways to protect themselves and their identities while online," said Art Coviello, President and CEO of RSA Security Inc. "We believe that National Cyber Security Awareness Month plays an important part in furthering our efforts to educate the public on these important online security and safety issues."

RSA Security will help promote consumer and business participation in a wide range of online and offline learning activities coordinated by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) during the month of October. Shannon Kellogg, RSA Security's Director of Government and Industry Affairs, serves as Member of the NCSA Board of Officers and as Treasurer of the Alliance.

"With as many as ten million Americans falling victim to identity theft each year, we feel that it is critically important to heighten awareness and educate Internet users of all ages about the dangers that lurk online," said Ron Teixeira, Executive Director, NCSA. "Our goal is to work with as many agencies and associations as possible to spread the word and help empower users by providing them with the tips, tools and knowledge to stay safe online."

National Cyber Security Awareness Month, organized by the NCSA -- a public/private partnership, is an intensive awareness campaign reaching out to consumers, small businesses, educators, children and other stakeholders to raise awareness of the importance of computer security and to educate them about practices and technologies they can use to protect themselves online.

National Cyber Security Awareness Month will feature a series of programs and events focused on various topics of computer security. Consumers, businesses and youth will have access to tips, toolkits and other online resources that have been developed to promote learning about computer security issues.

   * Top 8 Cyber Security Practices    * Public Service Announcement    * How Safe Are You? (a self-test)    * Free Security Scans (from third parties)    * Beginner's Guides  

National Cyber Security Awareness Month is also intended to promote a number of online studies and organizational resources available on the NSCA web site (http://www.staysafeonline.org/).

"Ensuring that individuals can safely and securely use the Internet for educational opportunities, ecommerce and entertainment is critically important to the growth of the Internet," said Coviello.

About RSA Security Inc.

RSA Security Inc. is the expert in protecting online identities and digital assets. The inventor of core security technologies for the Internet, the company leads the way in strong authentication and encryption, bringing trust to millions of user identities and the transactions that they perform. RSA Security's portfolio of award-winning identity & access management solutions helps businesses to establish who's who online -- and what they can do.

With a strong reputation built on a 20-year history of ingenuity, leadership and proven technologies, we serve more than 18,000 customers around the globe and interoperate with more than 1,000 technology and integration partners. For more information, please visit http://www.rsasecurity.com/

About The National Cyber Security Alliance

A not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) is a central clearinghouse for cyber security awareness and education for home users, small businesses, and the education community. A public-private partnership, NCSA sponsors include the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Trade Commission, and many private-sector corporations and organizations. For more information, and to review the top 8 cyber security practices, visit http://www.staysafeonline.org/.

  Press contacts:    Joanna Andrade    Porter Novelli for NCSA    408-369-4620    joanna.andrade@porternovelli.com        For more information:    Courtney Hohne                          Matt Buckley    OutCast Communications                  RSA Security Inc    (415) 392-8282                          (781) 515-6212    courtney@outcastpr.com                  mbuckley@rsasecurity.com    

Source: RSA Security Inc.

CONTACT: Joanna Andrade of Porter Novelli for NCSA, +1-408-369-4620,
joanna.andrade@porternovelli.com; or Courtney Hohne of OutCast Communications,
+1-415-392-8282, courtney@outcastpr.com; or Matt Buckley of RSA Security Inc,
+1-781-515-6212, mbuckley@rsasecurity.com

Web site: http://www.rsasecurity.com/
http://www.staysafeonline.org/