Governor Jim Douglas has signed a proclamation making the month of October Cyber Security Awareness month in the state of Vermont. Governor Douglas is joining other governors across the country in recognizing the seventh annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month.
“Technology, while necessary in our society today, is not without pitfalls,” said Governor Douglas. “Having an awareness and understanding of how to protect and secure technical devices, like computers, Smartphone’s and iPods, is critical in creating a more secure state and nation.”
National Cyber Security Awareness Month is an initiative to promote computer security awareness. Last year, President Barack Obama signed a Presidential Proclamation to show federal support to spread cyber awareness nationwide. The support from both federal and state levels creates a joint effort in calling to all Americans that cyber security is our shared responsibility, as a state and as a nation.
“Teaching our children how to stay safe in an online environment is also a crucial part of cyber security,” Governor Douglas added. “Cyber security is the one area where every person, making small, positive changes, can make a huge difference.”
Source: Governor's office.
Governor Douglas proclaims October Cyber Security month in Vermont
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