(Boston – 01/20/2022) Senator Michael Moore and Representative David Muradian can today announce that the Towns of Grafton and Upton have been selected as recipients of the 2022 Municipal Cybersecurity Awareness Program.

“While we can implement technological systems to protect our information technology infrastructure, the human element is just as important when it comes to protecting our data,” said Senator Moore (D-Millbury). “That’s why this program is so important, as the training provided to employees at towns and public schools will allow them to act as the first line of defense against potential cyber threats.”

“As threats to cybersecurity continue to present increasing risk, it is imperative that our municipalities do all that they can to stay ahead of this ever-changing threat,” stated Rep. David Muradian. “Our communities will greatly benefit from the grant funding provided by the Baker-Polito Administration, and I thank them for highlighting the importance of cybersecurity training.”

The Municipal Cybersecurity Awareness Program supports local governments and public-school systems by training aimed at improving the evaluation process of potential cybersecurity threats. It is anticipated that this program will provide training for 60,000 municipal and school staff.

Through the program, the Towns of Grafton and Upton will train 120 and 60 town employees, respectively.

Further information on the grant application process and the program can be found here.