Rep. Arlene Beckles Observes Cybersecurity Awareness Month

ATLANTA - State Representative Arlene Beckles (D-Norcross) announces her participation in Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, joining a nationwide effort led by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to promote cybersecurity awareness and encourage digital safety practices.

"As more of our daily lives-from banking and healthcare to education and small business-depend on technology, we must take steps to protect ourselves online," said Rep. Beckles. "Cybersecurity is not just about safeguarding data-it's about protecting families, communities and the essential services we all rely on."

Rep. Beckles emphasizes that Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights small, everyday actions that can make a difference in defending against cyber threats and protecting our state's critical infrastructure, including power, water, healthcare and communications.

Rep. Beckles encourages residents, local businesses and community organizations to:

• Stay informed on cybersecurity best practices.

• Engage employees, customers and constituents in conversations about digital safety.

• Use October as a reminder to update passwords, secure devices and strengthen online protections.

"As your state representative, I am committed to advancing policies that strengthen our digital security and equipping our communities with resources to stay safe," added Rep. Beckles.

To learn more about Cybersecurity Awareness Month and find free resources to protect yourself and your organization, Rep. Beckles encourages Georgians to visit: https://www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month.

Representative Arlene Beckles represents the citizens of District 96, which includes a portion of Gwinnett County. She was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2024 and currently serves on the Special Rules, State Properties and Technology and Infrastructure Innovation committees.

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