To: Board of Supervisors
From: Marc Shorr, Information Technology Director
Report Title: Proclaim October 2024 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Contra Costa County
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution proclaiming October 2024 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Chief Information Officer.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the County.
BACKGROUND:
This proclamation encourages all Contra Costa County Agencies and Departments to recognize October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an international initiative that educates everyone about online safety and empowers individuals and businesses to protect their data from cybercrime. Even amidst large-scale data breaches and cyberattacks, Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds everyone that there are simple, effective ways to keep yourself safe online, protect your personal data, and ultimately help secure our world.
It also supports the Department’s strategic vision for educating, empowering and ensuring information security is in the hands of every County employee.
The Department of Information Technology recommends that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors direct County staff to adhere to the new Administrative Bulletin 144, “Information Security Policy.” Specifically, Section IV.D mandates that all County employees complete information security training.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
County employees will be less aware of the importance of Cybersecurity initiatives.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
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IN THE MATTER OF
Proclaiming October 2024 as Contra Costa County Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
WHEREAS, since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress have declared October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, helping individuals protect themselves online as threats to technology and confidential data become more commonplace; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County recognizes the role each employee plays in online safety and the importance of taking proactive steps to enhance cybersecurity at home and in the workplace; and
WHEREAS, the importance of security awareness requires heightened attention at a time when
government agencies at home and abroad have fallen victim to coordinated malicious attacks and
suffered financial losses as a result;
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NOW THEREFORE, the County of Contra Costa hereby proclaims the month of October 2024 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month and directs all employees to complete information security awareness training in accordance with Administrative Bulletin 144.
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FEDERAL D. GLOVER, Chairperson JOHN GIOIA
Supervisor, Fifth District Supervisor, First District
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CANDACE ANDERSON Supervisor, Second District
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DIANE BURGIS
Supervisor, Third District
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KEN CARLSON
Supervisor, Fourth District
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MONICA NINO County Administrator