Security Excellence

As a leader in Federal Cybersecurity, VA is paving the way with Open Security Assessment Language and automated risk management. Let’s look at insights other agencies can take away.

VA recognizes National Slam the Scam Day, an initiative to raise awareness on how to combat Social Security-related scams.

The VA Privacy Service encourages Veterans to use best practices to spot, prevent, and report smishing scams.

VA proudly participates in Data Privacy Week (January 21-27, 2024) because its purpose — "to empower individuals and organizations to respect privacy, safeguard data and enable trust” — intersects with our own in many ways.

Veterans are prime targets for fraudsters, online scammers, and con artists. This International Fraud Awareness Week, protect your benefits and sensitive data with the latest fraud prevention resources.

As the nation’s largest integrated health and benefits organization, job one is protecting Veterans and the Department of Veterans Affairs. VA is adopting a Zero Trust Architecture to fight ever increasing cybersecurity threats to ensure our systems, networks, and data remain reliable, secure, and private.

Multi-factor authentication, also known as (2FA), is an easy, two-step verification process to prove and protect one's identity online.

The PACT Act was signed into law, bringing new opportunities for expanded health care, benefits, and…fraud to Veterans. Stay safe against new scams by protecting yourself with these tips.

Learn more about the warning signs of cyberbullying.

Information Security and Privacy Awareness Week (ISPAW) 2022. Learn how to identify and protect yourself from “vishing” scams.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) found that 2.2 million Americans reported fraud in 2020, with the phone being the top threat. Learn how to identify and protect yourself from “vishing” scams.

Anyone can experience identity theft, but victims are especially vulnerable during tax season. Here is what you can do to protect yourself and what to do if exposed.