Senate Resolution No. 4019

BY: Senator HELMING

MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
October 2018 as Cyber Security Awareness Month in
the State of New York

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
official months that are set aside to increase awareness of serious
issues which affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim October 2018 as Cyber Security
Awareness Month in the State of New York, in conjunction with the
observance of National Cyber Security Awareness Month; and

WHEREAS, Cybersecurity is the mechanism that maximizes our ability
to grow commerce, communications, community and content in a connected
world; and

WHEREAS, National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), observed
each October, was created as a collaborative effort between government
and industry to ensure every American has the resources to stay safer
and more secure online; and

WHEREAS, NCSAM was established in 2003, under leadership from the
United States Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber
Security Alliance; since its inception, NCSAM has grown exponentially,
reaching consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, corporations,
educational institutions and young people across the nation; and

WHEREAS, It is critical for anyone using the internet to continually
learn about and consistently practice good cybersecurity habits;
additionally, organizations must implement a plan for employee
education, training and awareness that emphasizes risk management,
resistance and resilience; and

WHEREAS, Realizing the full potential of our ever-evolving digital
lives can only happen when a culture of cybersecurity and privacy serves
as the foundation; and

WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater public awareness of
this serious issue, and more must be done to increase activity at the
local, State and National levels; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim October 2018 as Cyber
Security Awareness Month in the State of New York; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of
New York.