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Beaumont proclaims October 2025 Cybersecurity Awareness Month; CTO urges simple steps to protect residents
Summary
The Beaumont City Council accepted a proclamation recognizing October 2025 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Chief Technology Officer Angie Wright outlined simple steps residents and businesses can take to reduce cyber risk and thanked IT staff for defending city networks.
The Beaumont City Council on Sept. 30 recognized October 2025 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month and heard remarks from Angie Wright, the city's chief technology officer, about practical steps residents can take to reduce online risk.
Wright accepted the proclamation and told the council that technology affects nearly every part of daily life and that cyber threats can affect individuals, families and businesses. She advised residents to use strong passwords, enable multi-factor authentication, keep software updated and be cautious about suspicious links. Wright also thanked city IT staff for daily efforts to defend networks and protect resident data.
The proclamation names October as a month to raise awareness and encourage residents to adopt those basic security practices; Wright said the city is committed to strengthening systems and that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility.
Ending: The council accepted the proclamation; the city encourages residents and businesses to review online safety practices during October.
