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  • Online safety measures for the Veteran community

    Online safety measures for the Veteran community

    Hear from VA Deputy Chief Information Security Officers as they give insights on what the Veteran community should know about online safety—including tips to keep your family and loved ones safe online.

  • Navigating holiday shopping risks when shopping online

    Navigating holiday shopping risks when shopping online

    Social Media shops are available on every major platform. Knowing the privacy risks of online shopping can help you stay safe this holiday season.

  • How the Grinch can steal your data

    How the Grinch can steal your data

    As you get ready for the holidays, keep online safety in mind to avoid any unwanted surprises.

  • Veterans and caregiver give cyber safety advice

    Veterans and caregiver give cyber safety advice

    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.

  • Is it time for a career refresh?

    Is it time for a career refresh?

    Looking for a new career? Learn the fundamentals of how to begin a career in cybersecurity and privacy.

  • Don’t be haunted by the hacks

    Don’t be haunted by the hacks

    There are always spooky online scammers ready to play tricks on you—not just in October. Read on to learn how to protect yourself from online phantoms.

  • Lesson learned worth heeding: Use Multi-Factor Authentication

    Lesson learned worth heeding: Use Multi-Factor Authentication

    Lack of multi-factor authentication is one cause of recent industry data breaches.

  • Online safety and the Do Nots of traveling

    Online safety and the Do Nots of traveling

    Here are some of the top things to avoid while traveling, to enhance your online safety.

  • Arm yourself to beat debt scams

    Arm yourself to beat debt scams

    Arm yourself with the knowledge you need to be safe online when it comes to financial services, debt scams and junk fees targeting Veterans.

  • Prepare for VA’s Secure Sign-in changes 

    Prepare for VA’s Secure Sign-in changes 

    VA reduces complexity for Veterans, beneficiaries, and caregivers signing in to VA.gov, VA’s official mobile app, and other VA online services while continuing to secure Veteran data.

  • Impersonation is everywhere: Guard yourself!

    Impersonation is everywhere: Guard yourself!

    Learn how to not be the victim of VA impersonators.

  • 10 tips to defend your online data

    10 tips to defend your online data

    When it comes to protecting Veteran data, it takes a galaxy of partners, including Veterans and VA.

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Last updated August 14, 2026

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