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AZBSN Broadband and Digital Inclusion Cyber Security Strategy Team
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The Arizona Broadband Stakeholder Network Digital Access Task Force will create a Broadband and Digital Inclusion statewide Cyber Security Alliance and Strategy Team. As we provide connectivity and distribute devices, particularly those who are are disadvantaged, marginalized or have little or no experience with technology and the Internet, the Task Force has recognized that Cyber Security needs to be an important part of our Digital Inclusion Strategy.
The Team initially will focus on five areas: strategies to:
The purpose of Cybersecurity is protect electronic devices, networks, and sensitive information from unauthorized access, theft, and damage. With the increasing use of digital technologies in our daily lives, including online transactions, remote working, and social media, the risk of cyber threats has also increased. Therefore, creating a cybersecurity strategy is crucial to safeguard personal and sensitive information, maintain trust in digital systems, and protect against cyber threats. About Broadband and Digital Inclusion Security Issues Digital inclusion refers to ensuring that all individuals and communities, including those who are disadvantaged or marginalized, have access to digital technologies and the internet. However, without proper cybersecurity measures in place, digital inclusion can lead to increased vulnerability to cyber threats. This is because individuals and communities with limited access to digital literacy and cybersecurity knowledge may not be aware of the potential risks and may not have the tools or resources to protect themselves from cyber attacks. Therefore, creating a cybersecurity strategy for digital inclusion is important to ensure that everyone, regardless of their background or digital literacy, has access to digital technologies while also being protected from cyber threats. Such a strategy can include measures such as
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Target Groups
- New Affordable Connectivity Program sign-ups
- Low income, disadvantaged, marginalized people or people that have little or no experience with technology
- School Districts
- Libraries
- Small businesses
- ISP's
Who Sould Participate
- Educational Institutions -K-12, Universities, Community Colleges
- Libraries
- State and local government agencies
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Cyber security Organizations
- Small Business Organizations
- Community Action Organizations and
- Health care organizations
A Cyber Security Strategy
Who
The statewide strategy may include:
- Statewide outreach: statewide access to security meetings and events through audio, web and video conferencing -- partnerships with business and technology organizations -- network of community liaisons
- Coordination with public and private cyber security organizations: statewide outreach -- the Cyber Security Alliance Web Site/Portal (see below) -- collaborative events and initiatives (Cyber Security Awareness Days) -- exchange of meeting announcements -- joint calendar of security events -- unified announcement E-mail list - link to events calendar
- Outreach to Arizona Business Organizations: Arizona Business Cyber Security Council -- speakers bureau and presentations to civic/business organizations -- articles for business newsletters
- Coordination of Media Strategy: Media Response – immediate media alerts following new attacks, vulnerabilities announcements -- regular media communication -- media education/partnership
- Coordination with national and state organizations and initiatives: private sector initiatives -- government initiatives including State and Federal Homeland Security
- Identifying “Best Practices” in other states
- Expanding the Cyber Security Alliance Web Site as a portal: cyber security checklist/tool kit -- calendar of security events -- databases of security consultants and security education and training resources in Arizona -- links to security organizations and resources -- online training programs
- Develop private/public sector Awareness Campaigns: media strategies -- events -- awareness days
- Create live and online technical support and training initiatives (examples): “how to” workshops -- shopping mall clinics -- security hotline -- education and training including online training programs
- Increase security education programs:K-12 -- Community Colleges -- Universities
- Support Information Technology Professionals: advanced security workshops -- statewide access to security meetings and events -- access to security organizations and support groups -- online discussion groups – e-mail announcements and calendar of events and professional development opportunities
Team Participation
How Do I Join
Instructions and Form
Instructions and Form
Who Should Participate?
Who Is Participating?
- Display Form
Participation Is Encouraged By All
Cyber Security Resource Directory
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The COVID-19 Crises and the Need for Digital Access
Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic the world is creating the largest telecommunity of all time. Social and physical distancing is becoming the new normal requiring unprecedented demand for digital access. Schools are closed and are working hard to convert to online and digital learning! Businesses are closed or transitioning to online engagement with their customers, while millions of employees are working from home and participating in online meetings with colleagues! Libraries are closed and often unable to provide internet access to their patrons! Overwhelmed healthcare facilities committed to meeting demand and protecting patients and staff, are providing interaction with patients through telemedicine! Government services are transitioning to online citizen access!
None of this is possible without fast, reliable and affordable broadband internet access. Unfortunately, those services are not available to many tribal, rural and other underserved communities and low-income neighborhoods in Arizona. Many students can’t participate in online learning, and the populations most in need of telemedicine such as the elderly and those existing serious health conditions, often cannot access telemedicine services. Many small business are unable to provide telework opportunities for their employees. Without broadband, many are isolated and unable to communicate with their friends, family, colleagues, and, perhaps most importantly, their healthcare providers. These citizens are being left behind because they don’t have access to reliable broadband.
Broadband is only one piece of the puzzle. To participate in the telecommunity, everyone will require access to digital resources and services including broadband, technology and digital content.
None of this is possible without fast, reliable and affordable broadband internet access. Unfortunately, those services are not available to many tribal, rural and other underserved communities and low-income neighborhoods in Arizona. Many students can’t participate in online learning, and the populations most in need of telemedicine such as the elderly and those existing serious health conditions, often cannot access telemedicine services. Many small business are unable to provide telework opportunities for their employees. Without broadband, many are isolated and unable to communicate with their friends, family, colleagues, and, perhaps most importantly, their healthcare providers. These citizens are being left behind because they don’t have access to reliable broadband.
Broadband is only one piece of the puzzle. To participate in the telecommunity, everyone will require access to digital resources and services including broadband, technology and digital content.
What has become clear is the importance of digital access, and Arizona’s
lack of digital access resources and services to serve all of Arizona’s communities.
lack of digital access resources and services to serve all of Arizona’s communities.
About AZBSN COVID -19 Digital Access Task Force
In 2019 the Arizona Telecommunications and Information Council (ATIC) and the Greater Arizona Educational Leadership (GAZEL) organization created the Arizona Broadband Stakeholder Network (AZBSN). AZBSN is facilitating collaboration, coordination, information sharing and communication among public, private and nonprofit stakeholders engaged in initiatives to promote digital access in communities throughout Arizona, including deployment of affordable and reliable broadband internet access. Digital access will to enable those communities to utilize those connections to: support 21st Century education, create jobs and support economic development; train a 21st century workforce; enhance public safety and health care and; connect their citizens to the world.
The Network will lead to collaborative projects, development of joint grant applications, sharing of funding and other resources, aggregation of demand at the state and local level and policy discussions. AZBSN has become a primary organization for communication to stakeholders throughout the state.
The Network will lead to collaborative projects, development of joint grant applications, sharing of funding and other resources, aggregation of demand at the state and local level and policy discussions. AZBSN has become a primary organization for communication to stakeholders throughout the state.
Consistent with this AZBSN mission, and in response to the COVID-19 dramatic increase in demand for digital access, AZBSN established the COVID-19 Digital Access Task Force. More than 60 public and private digital access advocates are participating in the statewide Task Force. These leaders and industry experts are sharing information and collaborating on recommendations and critical digital access initiatives for the State. See more info about Task Force participants below.
The Task Force has been meeting weekly at, believe it or not, 7:30 am every Monday morning. True dedication! Task Force meetings include regular Federal and State updates from: the Arizona Commerce Authority’s State Broadband Director; the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records; the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction with Arizona Department of Education; the Sun Corridor Network; the Arizona Corporation Commission, the Arizona Telemedicine Program and the Arizona Telemedicine Broadband Action Team; the Sun Corridor Network and; a many educational and nonprofit organizations. Each week we also highlight a Digital Access Resource organization.
The Task Force Is:
- Facilitating collaboration, coordination, information sharing and communication among key public, private and nonprofit stakeholders
- Collaborating on priority initiatives for schools, libraries, telemedicine, communities, and more
- Developing a statewide COVID-19 digital access strategy to support, schools, universities, community colleges, students, homes, libraries, health care facilities, businesses and communities
- Identifying and advocating for funding to enable implementation of COVID-19 Digital Access Projects
Contact and Join The Task Force
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ContactSteve Peters, Coordinator,
AZBSN and COVID-19 Digital Access Task Force aticarizona@gmail.com Phone and Text: 520-321-1309 |