Veteran's Portal - GCA Cybersecurity Toolkit | Tools and Resources to Improve Your Cyber Defenses

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Protecting Veterans from Cybersecurity Threats

Military veterans transitioning into the civilian world are at an increased risk of being targeted by cyber criminals. Rather than sitting back and believing there is nothing that can be done to help military veterans the Global Cyber Alliance created a portal to help military veterans protect themselves from cyber criminals and find resources to help them better understand cybersecurity opportunities.

Take Steps to Protect Yourself From Cyber Threats

This cybersecurity toolkit is meant to be a resource for veterans as they improve their security. You can select from the tools below to find the resources that best fit your needs.

Know What
You Have

Devices and Applications

Discover tools that help you identify and assess your devices so you can take the proper steps to secure them.

Update Your
Defenses

Updates, Patches and Vulnerability Management

Boost your digital immunity by implementing tools that automatically update your systems and applications.

Beyond Simple Passwords

Passwords and Two-Factor Authentication

Safeguard your accounts by learning how to create stronger passwords and adding additional layers of protection.

Backup and Recover

System Backups

Discover tools that help you routinely backup your data and easily restore it.

Prevent Phishing
and Malware

DNS Filters, Anti-Virus and Ad-Blockers

Protect against malicious attacks with advanced tools that help you navigate the internet safely.

Communicate Securely

VPN, Secure Messaging

Use these tools to improve the security of your texts, calls, and emails to better protect your information and data.

The GCA Learning Portal

GCA has developed a free online, self-paced series of mini-courses with tools, tips, and resources aligned with the Cybersecurity Toolkit for Individuals.

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Veteran Cybersecurity Resources

The following resources are available for veterans to learn about the cyber industry and possible training pathways:

National Initiative for Cybersecurity
Careers and Studies

To help veterans enter this rewarding career field, CISA provides cybersecurity training and education for veterans.

Institute for Veterans and
Military Families

IVMF’s Onward to Opportunity (O2O) is a free career training program that provides professional certification and employee support services to transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.

Federal Virtual
Training Environment

With over 850 hours of course content, the Federal Virtual Training Environment (FedVTE) offers no-cost, online cybersecurity training on topics such as cloud security, ethical hacking, surveillance, risk management, malware analysis, and more.

Protecting Veterans from Cybersecurity Threats

Take Steps to Protect Yourself From Cyber Threats

Know What You Have

Update Your Defenses

Beyond Simple Passwords

Backup and Recover

Prevent Phishing and Malware

Communicate Securely

The GCA Learning Portal

Veteran Cybersecurity Resources

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies

Institute for Veterans and Military Families

Federal Virtual Training Environment

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