Iberdrola USA Promotes National Cyber Security Awareness Month

NEW GLOUCESTER, Maine, Oct. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Iberdrola USA today announced that it has become a Champion of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2014, joining a growing global effort among colleges, universities, businesses, government agencies, associations and non-profit organizations to promote online safety awareness.

Celebrated every October, National Cyber Security Awareness Month was created as a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure everyone has the resources needed to stay safer and more secure online. By becoming an official Champion, Iberdrola USA has strengthened its commitment to cyber security and online safety.

"As our energy networks get smarter and more connected, cyber attacks on utilities will become much more likely, and much more dangerous," said Keri Glitch, vice president, corporate security – Iberdrola USA. "We all have a responsibility to protect against cyber threats. No single individual, business or government is responsible for securing the Internet. It's up to all of us. We hope you'll join us in this shared responsibility during October and beyond."

Coordinated and led by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the Department of Homeland Security, NCSAM has grown exponentially since its inception, reaching consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, corporations, educational institutions and young people across the nation and internationally. This year marks the 11th year of NCSAM.

As part of its NCSAM efforts, Iberdrola USA is planning a companywide information campaign that will reach nearly 5,000 employees in its subsidiary companies: Iberdrola Energy Holdings, Iberdrola Renewables, Central Maine Power, Maine Natural Gas, New York State Electric & Gas and Rochester Gas and Electric. The campaign supports the theme: Cyber Security – A Shared Responsibility, and includes a video featuring senior management, informational posters, wristbands and other employee communications pieces, scheduled for distribution throughout the month of October.

For more information about National Cyber Security Awareness Month, the NCSAM Champions program, and how to participate in NCSAM activities, visit  http://www.staysafeonline.org/ncsam. You can also follow and use the Twitter hashtag #NCSAM throughout the month.

Iberdrola USA is the U.S. subsidiary of global energy leader Iberdrola, S.A. The Iberdrola USA companies employ about 5,000 people with operations in 24 states from New England to the West Coast, providing electricity generation, transmission and distribution, natural gas storage and distribution, and energy services. For more information, please visit our website: www.iberdrolausa.com. Follow us on Twitter: @IberdrolaUSA 

About National Cyber Security Awareness Month
Now in its 11th year, NCSAM is designed to engage and educate public and private sector partners through events and initiatives with the goal of raising awareness about cyber security in order to increase the resiliency of the nation in the event of a cyber incident. This united effort is necessary to maintain a cyberspace that is safer, more resilient and remains a source of tremendous opportunity and growth for years to come. For more information, visit http://www.staysafeonline.org/ncsam or www.dhs.gov/national-cyber-security-awareness-month.

Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140128/MM54425LOGO

SOURCE Iberdrola USA