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Cyber Security Awareness Month
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WHEREAS, many citizens, schools, libraries, businesses, and other organizations use the internet for a variety of tasks, including keeping in contact with family and friends, managing finances, conducting research, enhancing education, and conducting business; and WHEREAS, critical sectors are increasingly reliant on information systems to support financial services, energy, telecommunications, transportation, health care, and emergency response systems; and
WHEREAS, internet users and our information infrastructure face the threat of malicious attack by viruses and loss of privacy from spyware and adware; and
WHEREAS, each year there are significant financial and personal privacy losses due to identity theft and fraud; and
WHEREAS, the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center is recognized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for providing a collaborative mechanism to help states and local governments enhance cyber security; and
WHEREAS, the State of Alaska Department of Administration, Enterprise Technology Services, provides a comprehensive approach to help enhance the security of our state; and WHEREAS, there are national organizations, such as the non-profit National Cyber Security Alliance, policymakers, government agencies, private sector companies, and non-profit entities helping consumers, businesses, educational leaders, and our youth to protect themselves online; and
WHEREAS, each one of us plays an important role in securing our cyberspace. Awareness of computer security essentials will improve the security of Alaska information infrastructure and economy; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, and the National Cyber Security Alliance have declared October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, in Alaska, it is important that we recognize the importance of cyber security in our own state.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sean Parnell, Governor of the State of Alaska, do hereby proclaim October 2009 as:
Cyber Security Awareness Month
in Alaska, and encourage citizens to learn about cyber security and put that knowledge into practice in their homes, schools, workplaces, and businesses. Together we can all make Alaska a safer place to live.
Dated: September 30, 2009