As trustees, administrators, and stakeholders of public employee retirement systems across Texas, your role in safeguarding sensitive data is more important than ever. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an international initiative that educates everyone about online safety and empowers individuals and organizations, including pension funds, to protect their data from cybercrime.

A recent cyber-fraud incident at the University of California's retirement savings program, administered by Fidelity Investments, underscores the ongoing threat that cybercriminals pose to retirement systems. 

Passwords: They're the first line of defense against cybercriminals and data breaches, but creating, storing, and remembering them can be a real pain. During Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, the Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems is joining the National Cybersecurity Alliance to raise awareness about simple yet powerful ways to strengthen digital security. As a National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champion, TEXPERS is part of a global initiative to promote online safety and security. We're excited to share resources that can help our members protect their personal and professional data from cybercrime.