[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 156 (Thursday, September 26, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S5753]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  SENATE RESOLUTION 345--SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF NATIONAL 
CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT, AND ENHANCE THE 
              STATE OF, CYBERSECURITY IN THE UNITED STATES

  Mr. CASSIDY (for himself, Mr. King, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Gardner, Mr. 
Johnson, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Casey, Mr. Rounds, and Mr. 
Peters) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation:

                              S. Res. 345

       Whereas internet-based devices are present in every aspect 
     of life for many people in the United States, with constant 
     connection providing opportunities for innovation and 
     modernization;
       Whereas a connected society is subject to cybersecurity 
     threats that can compromise even the most personal and 
     sensitive of information;
       Whereas malware is any malicious software that can be used 
     to compromise the integrity of an electronic device, 
     including the various types of software that give cyber 
     criminals unique methods to monitor and control online 
     activity or steal personal information or other sensitive 
     data, such as--
       (1) adware;
       (2) botnets;
       (3) ransomware;
       (4) rootkits;
       (5) spyware;
       (6) Trojans;
       (7) viruses; and
       (8) worms;
       Whereas an insider threat occurs when a current or former 
     employee, contractor, or business partner who has or 
     previously had authorized access to the network, system, or 
     data of an organization intentionally misuses that access in 
     a manner that constitutes a cybercrime;
       Whereas 28 percent of electronic crime events are known to 
     be caused by insider threats;
       Whereas public Wi-Fi hotspots can be convenient, but are 
     not always secure, and may expose anyone connected to the 
     network to a malicious cyberattack;
       Whereas there are more than 10,000,000 attempted 
     cyberattacks reported to the Pentagon each day;
       Whereas everyone can take simple steps to minimize the 
     chance of a cybercrime, including--
       (1) setting strong passwords;
       (2) installing updates;
       (3) understanding privacy settings; and
       (4) thinking critically and carefully about online offers;
       Whereas National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a 
     collaborative effort between government and industry--
       (1) to raise awareness about the importance of 
     cybersecurity;
       (2) to provide education to public and private sector 
     partners through events and initiatives;
       (3) to ensure that public and private sector partners, and 
     all people of the United States, have the tools and resources 
     needed to be safer and more secure online; and
       (4) to increase the resilience of the United States in the 
     event of a cyber incident;
       Whereas, in 2019, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 
     will emphasize personal accountability and the importance of 
     taking proactive steps to enhance cybersecurity at home and 
     in the workplace, focusing on key areas such as--
       (1) citizen privacy;
       (2) consumer devices; and
       (3) e-commerce security;
       Whereas the theme of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 
     in 2019 is ``Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT.'';
       Whereas there are approximately 310,000 unfilled 
     cybersecurity jobs in the United States;
       Whereas it is estimated that there will be 1,800,000 
     unfilled cybersecurity positions globally by 2022; and
       Whereas the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security 
     Agency of the Department of Homeland Security works with 
     public sector, private sector, and government partners--
       (1) to share information;
       (2) to build greater trust; and
       (3) to lead the national effort to protect and enhance the 
     resilience of the physical and cyber infrastructure of the 
     United States: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity 
     Awareness Month;
       (2) commits to continuing to work with Federal agencies, 
     businesses, educational institutions, and other organizations 
     to enhance the state of cybersecurity in the United States; 
     and
       (3) recognizes October as National Cybersecurity Awareness 
     Month in 2019, with the theme ``Own IT. Secure IT. Protect 
     IT.'', as an opportunity--
       (A) to provide education to the people of the United States 
     about cybersecurity; and
       (B) to help all people of the United States be safer, more 
     secure, and more aware while online and using connected 
     devices.

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