Governor Kim Reynolds Proclaims October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month
DES MOINES, Iowa (October 18, 2024) – Governor Kim Reynolds, joined by the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) leadership, board members and key members, officially signed a proclamation designating October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Iowa. The proclamation encourages Iowans to prioritize online safety and protect their data in an increasingly digital world.
Founded in 2004, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, held each October, is the world’s foremost initiative aimed at promoting cybersecurity awareness and best practices. Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a collaborative effort among businesses, government agencies, colleges and universities, associations, nonprofit organizations, tribal communities, and individuals committed to educating others about online safety.
“It is important that Iowans think beyond awareness and take action on practical and effective cybersecurity best practices,” said Brian Waller, president of the Technology Association of Iowa. “We are proud to be a champion of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Through education, awareness and action, we can significantly minimize risks and safeguard our valuable information.”
Cybersecurity Awareness Month focuses on a few practical and simple ways to ensure online safety:
1. Understand the benefits of using a password manager and dispelling existing myths around password manager security and ease of use.
2. Turn on multifactor authentication on personal devices and business networks.
3. Recognize and report phishing – still one of the primary threat actions used by cybercriminals today.
4. Install updates on a regular basis and turn on automated updates.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month continues to build momentum and impact with the goal of providing everyone with the information they need to stay safe and more secure online. The Technology Association of Iowa is proud to support this critically important online safety awareness and education initiative, led by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance.
Throughout the month of October, TAI and partner member organizations will share events, practical tips and best practices for Iowans to safeguard information and reduce the risk of cyber threats.
About the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI)
Founded in 1997, The Technology Association of Iowa is a statewide, member-based organization focused on building and uniting Iowa’s technology community. TAI advances the tech industry through engaging programming, premier events, talent development, driving public policy, and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion to lead Iowa forward.
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Media Contact:
Nick Donovan, Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Technology Association of Iowa
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