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This resolution proclaims the months of October 2025 and October 2026 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, acknowledging the growing importance of technology in personal, professional, and educational contexts while highlighting the increasing risks associated with digital interactions. The resolution recognizes that since 2003, Cybersecurity Awareness Month has been observed annually in the United States, and emphasizes the rising threats of phishing scams, identity theft, and fraud that have emerged with increased technology usage. It underscores the potential negative consequences of internet scams, including data breaches, financial losses, and personal damage, and stresses that an informed user is one of the most effective defenses against technological attacks. The resolution also acknowledges the efforts of the Legislative Technology Service Bureau in protecting the Wisconsin State Legislature from cybersecurity threats, suggesting a proactive approach to digital security at the state government level.

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr111