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Commissioners proclaim October as Cybersecurity and Domestic Violence Awareness months
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners read and approved proclamations recognizing October 2025 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Calvert County; county officials and local nonprofit representatives outlined resources and upcoming education events.
The Board of County Commissioners on Oct. 7 read proclamations recognizing October 2025 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Calvert County.
Commissioner Hart introduced the cybersecurity proclamation and invited Steven (county information/cybersecurity lead) to address the board. Steven warned of rising cyber threats to infrastructure and personal data, urged residents to use passphrases, enable multi‑factor authentication, keep devices updated and to watch for phishing attempts. He also described county efforts to use AI tools to detect threats and mentioned a county‑run phishing contest and an upcoming winner announcement.
Commissioner Grama introduced the domestic violence proclamation. Catherine Marsh of the Calvert County Commission for Women and local partners, including Peg Haskell of Calvert Safe Housing Network, Jeff Gray of the Maryland Scribe Victim Resource Center and State’s Attorney Robert Harvey, described local resources and outreach. Peg Haskell said the new Calvert Safe Housing Network has housed 26 unique survivors and 17 children in roughly six months and provided nearly 1,000 safe nights; the group is partnering with Safe Harbor Shelter and other local agencies. The proclamation also promoted a community panel on Oct. 19 at Middleham & St. Peter’s Church in Lusby to discuss resources for survivors and prevention strategies.
Both proclamations were presented and signed by the commissioners.
