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Deloitte Makes an #ImpactThatMatters at the National Cybersecurity SocietyWASHINGTON, July 18, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Friday, June 8, more than 40 Information Technology security and cybersecurity professionals from Deloitte volunteered with The National Cybersecurity Society (NCSS) as part of Deloitte's annual nationwide day of service, Impact Day. The event was hosted by WeWork, White House, who donated office, conference space and refreshments. "We were very excited to work with the NCSS," said Joe Costigan, consultant, Deloitte Consulting LLP, who served as the co-site lead for Impact Day. "Assisting them with developing educational content is a great way to use our experience to make an impact that matters," he continued. NCSS works with small businesses, victims of cybercrime, nonprofits and businesses of all sizes to help protect businesses from cyber threats and to mitigate the effects of cyber incidents when they occur. Protecting small business against cybersecurity risks is among the key factors to building a strong U.S economy. "We volunteered alongside NCSS to help them in their efforts to update their educational tools," said Tia Bent, senior consultant, Deloitte Consulting LLP, and co-site lead. Impact Day is a celebration of Deloitte's year-round commitment to local communities. On Impact Day, and throughout the year, Deloitte professionals are committed to making an impact that matters in the communities where they live and work. The goal is to help people, including undervalued groups, reach their full potential, which in turn helps strengthen Ameica's future workforce and economy. For more information on Deloitte's 19th annual Impact Day, visit: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/impact-day.html. For more information about NCSS, visit: https://www.nationalcybersecuritysociety.org/ ABOUT THE NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY SOCIETY About Deloitte Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee ("DTTL"), its network of member firms, and their related entities. DTTL and each of its member firms are legally separate and independent entities. DTTL (also referred to as "Deloitte Global") does not provide services to clients. In the United States, Deloitte refers to one or more of the US member firms of DTTL, their related entities that operate using the "Deloitte" name in the United States and their respective affiliates. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting. Please see www.deloitte.com/about to learn more about our global network of member firms. View original content with multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/deloitte-makes-an-impactthatmatters-at-the-national-cybersecurity-society-300682087.html SOURCE The National Cybersecurity Society |