Saint Paul, MN — Governor Tim Walz proclaimed October 2025 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Minnesota, aligning with the national observance, to highlight the importance of cybersecurity education and awareness for all Minnesotans. 

Minnesota takes a statewide, coordinated approach to protect the personal information of residents, businesses, and visitors while ensuring critical systems remain secure and operational. Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) prevents, monitors, detects, and responds to cyber threats, while working with federal, state, and local partners to protect state systems and services. 

“As our reliance on technology grows, so does the need to safeguard our digital lives,” said MNIT Commissioner Tarek Tomes. “Cybersecurity can feel complicated; however, simple, doable practices—like using strong passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, keeping devices updated, and staying alert to phishing attempts—make a big difference.” 

Throughout Cybersecurity Awareness Month, MNIT will: 

• Share cybersecurity tips on social media to help Minnesotans spot phishing attempts, safeguard personal information with strong passwords and multi-factor authentication, and stay safe online while traveling. 
• Launch an internal campaign to educate state employees on cybersecurity best practices to prevent identity theft, protect sensitive information, and adapt to new risks as threats evolve. 

Protecting Minnesota’s digital future starts with you. Secure your information and devices to shield yourself, your loved ones, and your business from cyber threats.