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 protec...
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