SAIPAN – The CNMI State Board of Education and Public School System have proclaimed October 2025 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, reinforcing the system’s commitment to digital safety for students, staff, and families.
Observed nationwide each October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights the importance of protecting personal data and promoting secure online practices.
Since its first observance in 2024, PSS has expanded its cybersecurity measures, with over 100 staff members now using multi-factor authentication and all schools completing cybersecurity training. The Office of State Infrastructure Technology continues to lead system updates and hardware protection efforts.
This year’s theme, “Secure Our World: Stay Safe Online,” encourages everyone to use strong passwords, enable MFA, update software, and stay alert to online threats.
SIT Director Jesse Tenorio said cybersecurity efforts are vital to maintaining learning continuity.
“It’s not only about protecting and securing our data. It’s about keeping learning safe, secure, and uninterrupted,” he said.
BOE Chairperson Aschumar Kodep Ogumoro-Uludong thanked the SIT, ITDE, and SLDS teams for their collaboration in protecting school networks, while Vice Chairperson Anthony Dela Cruz Barcinas expressed appreciation for their continued efforts to keep PSS systems secure.
Commissioner of Education Dr. Lawrence F. Camacho reaffirmed the district’s goal of maintaining technological advancement and safety.
“Learning continues to be advanced because we remain committed to being aware and protective,” he said.
Data Privacy Specialist Ferdinand Ngirmekur also acknowledged the leadership of Dr. Camacho and the Board, noting that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility across the system.
Throughout October, PSS will conduct workshops, training sessions, and awareness campaigns to promote cybersecurity education and safe online habits.
The proclamation reflects PSS’s ongoing commitment to a secure and resilient digital learning environment.
