As Watsonville continues to grow and embrace new opportunities, it’s just as important that we remain vigilant in protecting the systems and information our community depends on. October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and I want to share how the city is investing in digital safety — and how you can protect yourself and your family as well.

Earlier this year, the city secured a state cybersecurity grant to strengthen our internal systems. We are using these funds to safeguard critical infrastructure, train staff and roll out modern tools such as multi-factor authentication.

This security method adds an extra step when logging in — such as confirming your identity through a code or app — but it is one of the most effective ways to stop unauthorized access before it starts.

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