ESET Sponsors Major National Cyber Security Initiative “Securing Our eCity”

“The economy may be weak, but cybercrime has never been stronger” is reason that ESET created an important cyber security initiative aimed at educating business and home users acalled Securing Our eCity. The Securing Our eCity initiative is designed to address cyber security on a global scale through educational programs, tools and technologies, and coordination with legislative and law enforcement agencies. The first phase of Securing Our eCity has already begun on a local level with a series of regional educational events organized with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The most recent event, entitled, “Securing the Perimeter: A Public-Private Sector Discussion on Cyber Security,” took place on April 10 at San Diego State University and brought together more than 100 technology and security experts to address the topic of cyber security.

The initiative’s website at www.securingourecity.org also includes educational resources developed by cyber security experts to help users better understand cybercrime and how to protect themselves. Available tools include educational videos, podcasts, articles and best practices guides.

In announcing the initiative nationally at RSA earlier this month, ESET’s CEO, Anton Zajac said that “As a member of the global community, ESET is dedicated to helping computer users understand and protect themselves from the growing risks associated with online activity. We believe that education starts in our own backyard, and in leading this initiative, we aim to educate and promote best practices for cyber security. We would like to help make the U.S. the world’s safest online nation.”

Securing Our eCity was created to educate computer users about online risk factors, including the various ways they could fall victim to cybercrime, and how to protect themselves. Additional objectives include:

Developing resources and funding for cybercrime prevention.
Introducing home and business computer users to technologies and tools that help reduce and or prevent cybercrime.
Develop a voice of advocacy which encourages legislative engagement at the local, state and national levels

“We are proud to live in one of America’s most wired cities,” said Ruben Barrales, president of the San Diego Chamber of Commerce. “But as we all know, with that Internet connection comes risks. We are thrilled to support ESET’s Securing Our eCity initiative, as it provides the education and advocacy needed to encourage legislative engagement around this important and topical issue.”

As the program expands, our goal will be to create elements that our business partners can use to educate their employees, business partners and customers. Stay tuned for more . . .