Our lives are becoming increasingly dependent on technology and cyberspace, from checking email and social networks to searching for information and delivering government services.  Criminals, terrorists and nation-states are finding new ways to leverage this technology to steal our information or disrupt our daily lives, so it is important we know how to stay safe online.

To bring attention to cybersecurity, Governor Dayton has proclaimed October as “Cybersecurity Awareness Month.” During this month MNIT Services will educate state employees and citizens about how MNIT is working to keep the state safe, and ways you can help protect information and computer systems.

For example, it's important to keep your computer and mobile devices updated and protected to avoid having your personal information stolen. There are /mnit/about-mnit/security/index.jspseveral resources on the MNIT website to help you protect yourself.

Stay Cyber Safe!