Sebelius proclaims October as Cyber Security Awareness Month
Governor urges families, businesses to take steps to increase online security

Kansas is joining states across the country in the National Cyber Security Alliance’s campaign for online safety in our homes, schools, libraries and businesses, as Governor Kathleen Sebelius is proclaiming October as Cyber Security Awareness Month.

“The Internet plays a huge role in our daily lives.  It’s important to protect our personal information from thieves and protect our children from those who use the Internet to victimize kids,” Governor Sebelius said.  “I hope all Kansans will take steps to protect themselves and their families online.”

The non-profit alliance is a public-private partnership involving the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Trade Commission and private-sector companies and organizations. The NCSA provides tools and resources to families, educators and the business community, empowering all internet users to protect themselves while online.

More information on Cyber Security Awareness Month, including ways to protect your family online, is available at www.staysafeonline.org.

Last March, Governor Sebelius and Judge Gary Sebelius joined with the Internet Keep Safe Coalition to launch a campaign to protect Kansas’ children from online predators. The Coalition uses a Web site, children’s books and educational materials to emphasize three simple tips for children to stay safe online: KEEP. DON’T MEET. TELL.^SM

“The iKeepSafe Coalition is unveiling a new story just in time for Cyber Security Awareness Month,” said Judge Sebelius. “It is important for us to help make these resources available to parents and teachers, and to help kids learn how they can protect themselves while taking advantage of all the opportunities available online.”

A comprehensive list of online tools to help protect families can be found at www.parenttools.ks.gov.

For more information about the Internet Keep Safe Coalition, please visit www.ikeepsafe.org.

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