DATCP Highlights Cyber security Awareness Month in Wisconsin

Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 -- 12:01 PM

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is partnering with the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) to highlight October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Wisconsin.

Together, DATCP, DOA, and WEM are working to promote several everyday practices that the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency and National Cybersecurity Alliance recommend Americans implement this month, whether they be for personal or organizational use.

Everyone benefits from improved online and device security. As new technologies enter the digital spaces our society already relies on, it is more important than ever to strengthen and adapt our cybersecurity habits.

These habits may require adjustment, but they are simple, effective, and easy to remember. Keep them in mind when considering how to increase your own privacy and safety:

• Update your software regularly to fix security risks.
• Create different strong passwords for each account.
• Enable multi-factor login authentication.
• Recognize and report phishing attempts.

How will you improve your cybersecurity this month? For more information and consumer protection resources from DATCP, visit ConsumerProtection.wi.gov or contact the Consumer Protection Hotline at (800) 422-7128 or [email protected].

Businesses, organizations, and industry professionals can register now to attend the 2024 Wisconsin Governor’s Cybersecurity Summit from October 28-30 in Appleton. Learn more about cybersecurity fundamentals; leadership, management, and policies; resources; and incident response and preparation, including a whole day for Women in Cybersecurity.

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.