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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing October 2020 as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Information Technology recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt and present a resolution recognizing October 2020 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 2020, the DHS' National Cybersecurity Awareness Month campaign is "Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart". 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 FY2020/21 Adopted Budget. The costs associated with preparation and purchase of the resolution materials are included in the Board's FY2020/21 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION:
For 2020, the DHS' National Cybersecurity Awareness Month campaign is "Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart". 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.
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