cybersecurity

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In an increasingly digital world, cybersecurity has become second nature to most of us. We lock our phones, use strong passwords, and enable two-factor authentication to protect our personal data. We’re alert for phishing attempts and digital scams that seek to exploit our trust or steal sensitive information. They’re practices that reflect a broader principle: securing what matters. 

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In November 2021, a hacker using ransomware took down nearly the entire computer network at an electric cooperative in Colorado.

“We look at cybersecurity like we look at workplace safety,” Niese says. “It’s a key component in everything we do, and it’s part of everyone’s job, from the top down.”