October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month and it is an opportunity to engage the general public to create a safe and secure cyber environment. The Ohio Homeland Security Department says that everyone has to play a role in cyber security. Constantly evolving cyber threats require the engagement of the entire nation — from government and law enforcement to the private sector and most importantly, the general public.
Cyberspace is woven into the fabric of our daily lives and the world is more interconnected today than ever before. We enjoy the benefits and convenience that cyberspace provides as we shop from home online, bank using our smart phones and interact with friends from around the world through social networks. Ohio Homeland Security is committed to raising cyber security awareness across the state.
“We each have to do our part to keep the Internet safe at work, home school and on our personal mobile devices,” said Ohio Homeland Security Executive Director Richard Baron. “Just a few simple steps can make using the internet a more secure experience for everyone and help prevent damage to systems, loss of data and negative financial impacts.”
This year marks the tenth anniversary of National Cyber Security Awareness Month sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security in cooperation with the National Cyber Security Alliance and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center.
The public can follow simple steps to keep themselves, their personal assets and private information safe online. The Stop.Think.Connect. Campaign Toolkit offers tips and resources at www.stopthinkconnect.org
If You See Something, Say SomethingTM – Contact Ohio Homeland Security at 1-877-OHS-INTEL or for emergencies, call 911.
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