Del. Gov. Signs Executive Order to Increase Online Safety and Security

DOVER, Del. – Del. Governor Jack Markell signed an executive order Wednesday establishing the Delaware Cyber Security Advisory Council.

Executive Order 55 recognizes the ever-increasing need to strengthen online safety and security in a society that relies heavily on the internet, Gov. Markell said.

The council will bring together key members of state agencies, higher education, and small and large businesses to support and make recommendations on issues such as developing best practices to mitigate cyber security risks to critical infrastructure and protected systems, improving overall cyber security posture across all sectors in Delaware, and increasing information sharing between all sectors in Delaware.

“Maintaining the security of cyberspace must be a shared responsibility,” said Markell. “National security and law enforcement leaders have called cyber threats the greatest risk facing our state and our nation. Raising awareness of computer security best practices as well as bringing together government agencies and private sector organizations to develop new strategies to protect our cyber infrastructure is critical to ensuring continued safety and security for all Delawareans.”  For the full article click here 

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