Social media and gaming platforms and the internet are all increasingly targeted by bad actors – so take a few simple precautions to stay safe.
The VA Privacy Service and Office of Information Security want to share with Veterans the importance of understanding privacy and security versus convenience and how to best protect their personal information
Hear from Veterans and a caregiver who are part of the VA workforce and who face the same online safety challenges you do every day, and how they maneuver through to keep themselves and their families safe.
Learn the fundamentals of how to begin a career in cybersecurity and privacy.
October is known for spooky Halloween costumes, but in everyday life there are spooky online scammers ready to play tricks on you. Read on to learn how to protect yourself from online phantoms.
As technology advances, scammers are becoming smarter.
Helpful phone numbers
- Victims of identity theft, call the VA Veteran Identity Theft Helpline: 1-855-578-5492
- Victims of VA disability benefits fraud, call VA: 1-800-827-1000
Videos
Let’s flip the script: Put Hackers on the Defense
Take control to stay secure and turn the tables in the fight against cyber threats
Veterans and Caregiver Give Cyber Safety Advice
Listen to their compelling personal stories and important advice. This short video gives top tips for the Veteran community on how to stay safe online.
New Year, New You, New Cyber Resolutions
This video highlights the shared mission between VA and FTC of protecting personal information for Veterans, their families, and employees.
Public Service Announcement from VA’s Chief Information Security Officer Lynette Sherrill
Multi-Factor Authentication
Stay Safe Online
To Keep or to Delete? That is the Question.
Simple and practical tips to eliminate irrelevant data.
Trust no one: VA’s mindset for the digital world
VA’s unwavering commitment to implementing zero trust architecture that enhances how data is protected, managed, and viewed by Veterans, staff, business partners, and stakeholders
On VA News
Online scammers are looking to steal your information
Multi-factor authentication, also known as (2FA), is an easy, two-step verification process to prove and protect one’s identity online.
On VA News
Be the Change
You are the key to locking up your data — simplified security strategies to clean up your online appearance.
