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title: "Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Strengthening Digital Defenses in Education and Local Government | Tim Roemer"
description: As the leaves change color and the air turns crisp, it’s clear that October has arrived. Along with the festive decorations and cooler weather, October also brings Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Since 2004, this month has been dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of cybersecurity, with both the public and private sectors working together to educate and protect. This year’s theme, Secure Our World, as emphasized by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA’s) cybersecurity awareness program, highlights the importance of shared responsibility in ensuring cybersecurity.
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- [By Tim Roemer](https://info.gmi.com/cybersecurity-awareness-month-strengthening-digital-defenses-in-education-and-local-government/author/tim-roemer)
- October 16 2024

## [Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Strengthening Digital Defenses in Education and Local Government](https://info.gmi.com/cybersecurity-awareness-month-strengthening-digital-defenses-in-education-and-local-government/cybersecurity-awareness-month-strengthening-digital-defenses-in-ed-1729095486880)

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