Cybersecurity Awareness

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Each October, the City of Tamarac proudly recognizes Cybersecurity Awareness Month — a global initiative dedicated to promoting safe online behavior and protecting individuals, families, and organizations from digital threats.

As cyber risks continue to evolve, this awareness month serves as a powerful reminder that everyone has a role to play in safeguarding our digital world. Whether at home, at work, or in the classroom, simple actions can make a big difference in protecting sensitive information and keeping our networks secure.

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Cybersecurity Awareness focuses on four easy, everyday steps everyone can take to protect themselves online:

  • Use strong passwords & a password manager

  • Turn on multifactor authentication (MFA)

  • Recognize and report phishing scams

  • Keep your software updated

These best practices form the “Core 4” of online safety—simple actions that can dramatically reduce your risk of falling victim to cyberattacks.

Let’s work together to Stay Safe Online — today and every day.

Tamarac’s Commitment to Cybersecurity

The City of Tamarac is committed to ensuring the security and privacy of its residents, businesses, and internal systems. Each October, we participate in national and local awareness campaigns and issue an official proclamation in support of Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

We encourage all residents, employees, and businesses to take part by learning how to secure their digital lives—and to spread the word about online safety in our community.

Tamarac’s CYBERSECURITY STRATEGY

Beyond the month of October, cybersecurity remains a year-round, top-priority initiative for the City of Tamarac. Our formal Cybersecurity Strategy outlines a comprehensive, proactive, and resilient approach to protecting city systems, data, and infrastructure. This strategy is built on the following pillars:

  1. Risk-Based Defense and Prevention
    • Continuous threat monitoring and assessment using tools such as Horizon3.ai NodeZero for autonomous penetration testing.
    • Implementation of Zero Trust Architecture principles.
    • Data classification and access controls to limit exposure.
  2. Security Awareness and Workforce Readiness
    • Mandatory training for all City staff on phishing, ransomware, and cyber hygiene.
    • Targeted cybersecurity education for high-risk departments.
    • Use of simulation tools and quarterly exercises.
  3. Resilient Infrastructure and Systems
    • Multi-layered protections including advanced firewalls, endpoint detection, and encrypted backups.
    • Disaster recovery and business continuity planning integrated with cloud systems.
    • Migration of critical workloads to secure cloud platforms.
  4. Governance, Compliance, and Oversight
    • Adherence to NIST, CJIS, and other regulatory frameworks.
    • Regular audits and assessments by internal and third-party experts.
    • Oversight by the City’s Executive Team and IT leadership.
  5. Partnerships and Innovation
    • Collaboration with federal, state, and local cybersecurity partners.
    • Participation in cyber information-sharing communities (e.g., MS-ISAC).
    • Use of AI-enhanced security platforms and Smart City initiatives to stay ahead of emerging threats.


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