INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the State of Indiana and the Department of Homeland Security reminds residents to use prudent practices to protect personal information online.
“By the millions, Americans are falling victim to hackers who break into their online information, whether attacking their digital devices directly or striking the systems of major corporations with which they do business,” said Chief Information Officer Dewand Neely, who oversees IOT. “There is no better time than now – Cybersecurity Awareness Month – for Hoosiers to take steps to protect themselves.”
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Indiana Office of Technology, and the Indiana State Police are the primary state agencies partnering to operate the Indiana Information Sharing and Analysis Center, which helps reduce the overall cost of cybersecurity by centralizing resources, leveraging large-scale purchasing, improving prevention efforts and containing threats.
In addition to providing practical resources to Hoosiers, the State of Indiana engages in the use of technology to maximize cybersecurity on public and private networks.
At cybersecurity.in.gov, Hoosiers can find up-to-date tips and other resources to help them make informed decisions when online.