Did you know that October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month?
Posted by Grace Sanchez on Fri, Oct 08, 2010 @ 04:12 PM
On October 1, 2010, President Obama issued a proclamation that October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Later this month, the White House will be launching the first-ever nationwide awareness campaign centered around the tagline "Stop. Think. Connect."
In regards to the proclamation, President Obama said "we stand at a transformational moment in history, when our technologically interconnected world presents both immense promise and potential risks. The same technology that provides new opportunities for economic growth and the free exchange of information around the world also makes possible new threats. During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we recognize the risk of cyber attacks and the important steps we can take to strengthen our digital literacy and cybersecurity."
President Obama also indicated that the government has set up a website to inform the public about proper security practices. He is quoted saying “The growth and spread of technology has already transformed international security and the global marketplace. So long as the United States -- the Nation that created the Internet and launched an information revolution -- continues to be a pioneer in both technological innovation and cybersecurity, we will maintain our strength, resilience, and leadership in the 21st century.”
As we share this with you, we hope that you will pass along this information to your colleagues and / or family members. By the way, it is a great way to start a conversation the next time you meet with your mentor or mentoree!