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Receive a presentation and consider adopting a resolution recognizing October 2023 as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Information Technology recommends that the Board of Supervisors receive a presentation and consider adopting a resolution recognizing October 2023 as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
SUMMARY:
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a nationwide effort held each October to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) leads the outreach effort, and has received support from other Federal, State, and local agencies, as well as industry partners and centers of research. For 2023, the DHS' National Cybersecurity Awareness Month campaign is, "It's easy to stay safe online." This theme encourages individuals and organizations to own their role in protecting their part of cyberspace, stressing personal accountability and the importance of taking proactive steps to enhance cybersecurity. Recognizing October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month also complements the Board's priority of addressing election security and will facilitate outreach to present a unified message to the general public.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing this agenda item and informational messaging are nominal and absorbed by the department's FY2023/24 Working Budget. The costs associated with preparation and purchase of the resolution materials is included in the Board's FY2023/24 Working Budget.
DISCUSSION:
The 2023 theme of "It's easy to stay safe online" encourages individuals and organizations to own their role in protecting their part of cyberspace, stressing personal accountability and the importance of taking proactive steps to enhance cybersecurity.
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