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# Palo Alto Networks

## cybersecurity awareness month

[![Securing Our World](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cq5dam.web_.1280.1280-13.jpeg)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2023/10/ncsam-theme-securing-our-world/)  
[Securing Our World
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It is the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month -- artificial intelligence and the reliance on cloud networks are no longer enough.  
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Oct 25, 2023  
By [Deontray Jones](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/deontray-jones/?ts=markdown "Posts by Deontray Jones")

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## [Cybersecurity Awareness Month: A Year-Round Effort for States](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2023/10/cybersecurity-awareness-month/)

Twenty years after Congress declared October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, much changed, but the need for broad collaboration against threats hasn...  
Oct 11, 2023  
By [Darren Estridge](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/darren-estridge/?ts=markdown "Posts by Darren Estridge")  
![The Time Is Now to Secure the Future](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cq5dam.web_.1280.1280-8.jpeg)  
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## [The Time Is Now to Secure the Future](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2023/10/secure-the-future/)

Palo Alto Networks is excited to kick off the 2023-2024 Secure the Future competition and encourage all interested students to apply before October 13.  
Oct 05, 2023  
By [Thomas Trevethan](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/thomas-trevethan/?ts=markdown "Posts by Thomas Trevethan") and [Grace Williams](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/grace-williams/?ts=markdown "Posts by Grace Williams")  
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## [5 Common Cybersecurity Threats and How to Prevent Them](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/5-common-cybersecurity-threats/)

To protect your organization, you need to know what to protect against. Here are 5 common cybersecurity threats and how you can prevent them.  
Oct 31, 2022  
By [Hannah Rushton](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/hannah-rushton/?ts=markdown "Posts by Hannah Rushton")  
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## [Top 5 Cybersecurity Misconceptions: Cybersecurity Awareness Month](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/sase/top-5-cybersecurity-misconceptions-cybersecurity-awareness-month/)

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month continues, we want to share the top five cybersecurity misconceptions you may have and why you need to change your thinking.  
Oct 21, 2022  
By [Don Meyer](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/don-meyer/?ts=markdown "Posts by Don Meyer")  
![Cybersecurity Tips From Unit 42 for the Household CIO of 2020](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Cyberfest_2020_Image_1600x900.png)  
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## [Cybersecurity Tips From Unit 42 for the Household CIO of 2020](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2020/10/cc-household-cio/)

Many parents are taking on the role of an in-house teacher and household CIO. These cybersecurity tips can help keep families safe online.  
Oct 12, 2020  
By [Jen Miller-Osborn](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/jen-miller-osborn/?ts=markdown "Posts by Jen Miller-Osborn")  
![How to Avoid Awkward Conversations About Cybersecurity With Senior Management](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/CSO-web-banner-650x300.jpg)  
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## [How to Avoid Awkward Conversations About Cybersecurity With Senior Manageme...](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2016/10/cso-avoid-awkward-conversations-cybersecurity-senior-management/)

Our recent study of security professionals' attitudes towards upcoming EU legislation -- namely the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Network and Information Security (N...  
Oct 19, 2016  
By [Greg Day](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/greg-day/?ts=markdown "Posts by Greg Day")  
![Channel Scoop – October 14, 2016](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/partners-web-banner-650x300.jpg)  
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## [Channel Scoop -- October 14, 2016](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2016/10/channel-scoop-october-14-2016/)

Sit back and relax. Let us do the information gathering and give you the channel scoop.  
Oct 14, 2016  
By [Lang Tibbils](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/lang-tibbils/?ts=markdown "Posts by Lang Tibbils")  
![Awkward Conversations About Cybersecurity (and How to Avoid Them)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/CSO-web-banner-650x300.jpg)  
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## [Awkward Conversations About Cybersecurity (and How to Avoid Them)](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2016/10/cso-awkward-conversations-cybersecurity-avoid/)

Happy National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Now in its thirteenth year, this program is designed to highlight important cybersecurity considerations and teach consumers about pro...  
Oct 13, 2016  
By [Rick Howard](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/rick/?ts=markdown "Posts by Rick Howard")  
[](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2013/11/nir-zuk-twitter-chat-thanks-playing/)  
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## [Our Nir Zuk Twitter Chat: Thanks For Playing!](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2013/11/nir-zuk-twitter-chat-thanks-playing/)

We're pleased to share a full transcript of last week's Cybersecurity Awareness Month Twitter Chat with Nir Zuk, Palo Alto Networks founder and CTO. Read all the way through and get Nir's thoughts on everything...  
Nov 04, 2013  
By [Chad Berndtson](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/cberndston/?ts=markdown "Posts by Chad Berndtson")  
[](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2013/10/ask-nir-zuk-toughest-questions/)  
[Cybersecurity](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/category/cybersecurity-2/?ts=markdown)

## [Ask Nir Zuk Your Toughest Questions](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2013/10/ask-nir-zuk-toughest-questions/)

To close out National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we'll be hosting a Twitter Chat with Nir Zuk, founder and CTO of Palo Alto Networks.  
Oct 22, 2013  
By [Chad Berndtson](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/cberndston/?ts=markdown "Posts by Chad Berndtson")  
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