NASA Office of Inspector General

Complying with strict cybersecurity standards is non-negotiable for companies doing business with NASA. Thanks to our investigators and federal partners, two contractors will pay $13M for failing to follow the rules that protect sensitive government data: go.nasa.gov/4sGWaxL

This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, remember to protect your digital identity! Cybercriminals can scan social media photos for work details—like badges and travel plans—to craft targeted phishing attacks. Don't let your personal posts become a backdoor to your workplace network.

Securing NASA data on Earth is just as critical as protecting our assets in orbit. This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, keep personal and government info safe by avoiding public Wi-Fi. Instead, use your hotspot or a Virtual Private Network to connect to the internet.

NASA relies on decadal surveys to prioritize its long-term science goals. Our new audit identified communication gaps, inadequate progress tracking, and inconsistent internal processes that hinder the Agency from optimally overseeing its survey efforts: go.nasa.gov/3VWafer

Super Intelligence spots security flaws quickly, but cybercriminals can use the same tech to exploit vulnerabilities. This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, stay ahead of threats by:
🔄 Updating software regularly
🩹 Applying patches promptly
📋 Prepping an incident response plan