“Every year it becomes more important to raise awareness about cyber risks and encourage everyone to engage in safe online practices to protect themselves and their families from malicious cyber actors.”
HONOLULU (KHON2) — How much do you know about the dangers of the cyber world? To spread awareness, Governor Josh Green M.D. proclaimed October Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
The proclamation recognizes identifying cyber threats to protect Hawaii residents from attacks and how to respond when the threat occurs.
Reports said the proclamation also promotes cybersecurity initiatives such as educational opportunities with CyberStart America and creating a skilled workforce to help both lower and higher education communities.
“Every year it becomes more important to raise awareness about cyber risks and encourage everyone to engage in safe online practices to protect themselves and their families from malicious cyber actors,” explained Governor Josh Green, M.D.
Hawaii Chief Information Officer Christine Sakuda emphasized that the increased use of technology called for safer online communications.
All Hawaii citizens are encouraged to practice their knowledge in their homes, schools, workplaces and businesses.
We are more connected than ever as we use devices for everything from accessing state and city services, to shopping at local businesses, to connecting with friends and family. Our reliance on interconnected technology reminds us that being more secure online is a shared responsibility and creating a safer cyber environment requires engagement from everyone.
Vincent Hoang, Office of Enterprise Technology Services Chief Information Security Officer
Visit the following departments for more information:
Office of Homeland Security: prevents, protects, mitigates and responds to government cyber threats
Office of Consumer Protection: works to identify potential personal cybersecurity attacks from fraudulent online activities
The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center created a downloadable “Cybersecurity Toolkit” to help others learn more about positive and effective cybersecurity behavior.
More information can also be found on the Office of Enterprise Technology Services’s website.