SENATE RESOLUTION 345--SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT, AND ENHANCE THE STATE OF, CYBERSECURITY IN THE UNITED STATES; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 156
(Senate - September 26, 2019)
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SENATE RESOLUTION 345--SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL
CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT, AND ENHANCE THE
STATE OF, CYBERSECURITY IN THE UNITED STATES
Mr. CASSIDY (for himself, Mr. King, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Gardner, Mr.
Johnson, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Casey, Mr. Rounds, and Mr.
Peters) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation:
S. Res. 345
Whereas internet-based devices are present in every aspect
of life for many people in the United States, with constant
connection providing opportunities for innovation and
modernization;
Whereas a connected society is subject to cybersecurity
threats that can compromise even the most personal and
sensitive of information;
Whereas malware is any malicious software that can be used
to compromise the integrity of an electronic device,
including the various types of software that give cyber
criminals unique methods to monitor and control online
activity or steal personal information or other sensitive
data, such as--
(1) adware;
(2) botnets;
(3) ransomware;
(4) rootkits;
(5) spyware;
(6) Trojans;
(7) viruses; and
(8) worms;
Whereas an insider threat occurs when a current or former
employee, contractor, or business partner who has or
previously had authorized access to the network, system, or
data of an organization intentionally misuses that access in
a manner that constitutes a cybercrime;
Whereas 28 percent of electronic crime events are known to
be caused by insider threats;
Whereas public Wi-Fi hotspots can be convenient, but are
not always secure, and may expose anyone connected to the
network to a malicious cyberattack;
Whereas there are more than 10,000,000 attempted
cyberattacks reported to the Pentagon each day;
Whereas everyone can take simple steps to minimize the
chance of a cybercrime, including--
(1) setting strong passwords;
(2) installing updates;
(3) understanding privacy settings; and
(4) thinking critically and carefully about online offers;
Whereas National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a
collaborative effort between government and industry--
(1) to raise awareness about the importance of
cybersecurity;
(2) to provide education to public and private sector
partners through events and initiatives;
(3) to ensure that public and private sector partners, and
all people of the United States, have the tools and resources
needed to be safer and more secure online; and
(4) to increase the resilience of the United States in the
event of a cyber incident;
Whereas, in 2019, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
will emphasize personal accountability and the importance of
taking proactive steps to enhance cybersecurity at home and
in the workplace, focusing on key areas such as--
(1) citizen privacy;
(2) consumer devices; and
(3) e-commerce security;
Whereas the theme of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
in 2019 is ``Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT.'';
Whereas there are approximately 310,000 unfilled
cybersecurity jobs in the United States;
Whereas it is estimated that there will be 1,800,000
unfilled cybersecurity positions globally by 2022; and
Whereas the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security
Agency of the Department of Homeland Security works with
public sector, private sector, and government partners--
(1) to share information;
(2) to build greater trust; and
(3) to lead the national effort to protect and enhance the
resilience of the physical and cyber infrastructure of the
United States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity
Awareness Month;
(2) commits to continuing to work with Federal agencies,
businesses, educational institutions, and other organizations
to enhance the state of cybersecurity in the United States;
and
(3) recognizes October as National Cybersecurity Awareness
Month in 2019, with the theme ``Own IT. Secure IT. Protect
IT.'', as an opportunity--
(A) to provide education to the people of the United States
about cybersecurity; and
(B) to help all people of the United States be safer, more
secure, and more aware while online and using connected
devices.
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