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Centre County proclaims October Cybersecurity Awareness Month; county IT staff urge longer passwords, multifactor authentication
Summary
The Centre County Board of Commissioners adopted a proclamation declaring October 2025 Cybersecurity Awareness Month and heard guidance from county IT staff on passwords, multifactor authentication, phishing recognition and software updates.
The Centre County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt a proclamation declaring October 2025 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Centre County.
Chad, an IT specialist in the county’s Computer Services Department, told commissioners the national campaign focuses on personal accountability and “taking proactive steps to enhance your cybersecurity in your personal life as well as your workplace.” He recommended four simple actions for residents and county employees: use…
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