HomeMy WebLinkAboutDS Proclamation Supportiing Cybersecurity Awareness Month
City of San Rafael
Proclamation in Recognition of
Support of Cybersecurity Awareness Month
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael recognizes that it plays a vital role in identifying,
protecting its residents from, and responding to cybersecurity threats that
may have significant impacts to our individual and collective safety and
privacy; and
WHEREAS, critical infrastructure (i.e., financial services, educational institutions,
energy, telecommunications, transportation, utilities, health care, and
emergency response systems, etc.) is increasingly reliant on the support of
information systems and technology; and
WHEREAS, cybersecurity education and awareness are crucial for everyone, including
small businesses, financial institutions, schools, government agencies, non-
profit organizations, home users, and anyone who connects to the internet,
be it with a computer, mobile phone, or other internet-connected device;
and
WHEREAS, monitoring your accounts, being conscientious about what you share
online, keeping computer software up to date, creating unique passwords
and changing them regularly, installing antivirus programs and firewalls,
and using mobile devices and other internet-connected devices safely, are
ways people and organizations can protect themselves from phishing,
viruses, ransomware, other types of malware, financial loss, and loss of
sensitive data; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council are dedicated to the implementation and
success of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, to help the community of San
Rafael stay safe online and connect with confidence.
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, the Mayor and City Council of San Rafael, do hereby proclaim the
Month of October 2023,
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
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Kate Colin
Mayor