Whereas , Critical sectors are increasingly reliant on information systems to support financial service, energy, telecommunications, transportation, health care, and emergency response systems; and,

Whereas , Internet users and our information infrastructure face an increasing threat of malicious attack by viruses and loss of privacy from spyware, and adware; and,

Whereas , Each year there are significant financial and personal privacy losses due to identity theft and fraud; and,

Whereas , The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) was established in January 2003 to provide a collaborative mechanism to help states and local governments enhance cyber security, and the Michigan Department of Information Technology  provides a comprehensive approach to help enhance the security of the Great Lakes State; and,

Whereas , There are national organizations, such as the non-profit National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), policymakers, government agencies, private sector companies, and non-profit entities helping consumers, businesses, educational leaders, and our though to protect themselves online; and,

Whereas , We all play an important role in securing our cyberspace, and awareness of computer security essentials will improve the security of Michigan's information infrastructure and economy; and,

Whereas , The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center and the National Cyber Security Alliance have declared October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month; and now therefore be it,

Resolved , That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim October 2008 as Cyber Security Awareness Month in Michigan.