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The Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI) has been working closely with Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) awardees to finalize grant agreements and prepare projects to move forward. With contracts now signed, these subgrantees can complete remaining pre-construction requirements including permitting, and begin preparing for construction.
Michigan’s BEAD Program is investing $916 million in federal funds, with subgrantees investing an additional $531 million in private matching funds. Together, these investments will connect nearly 200,000 homes, businesses and community anchor institutions to high-speed internet service. Once grant agreements are executed, subgrantees have four years to complete their projects. Read the full press release about this important milestone.
In this episode of the Michigan BEAD BreakdownMI BEAD Breakdown series.
MIHI has developed a toolkit with communications resources to help local governments and community organizations share information about the BEAD Program with the people they serve.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this year’s theme, “Don’t Make It Easy for Them,” encourages everyone to take simple steps to protect themselves from cybercriminals. One of the easiest ways to protect yourself online is to keep your software updated. Cybercriminals often look for weaknesses in computers, smartphones, apps and other connected devices. Software updates fix these weaknesses, helping protect your devices and personal information from cyberattacks.
The National Cybersecurity Alliance recommends taking these steps to keep your software secure:
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Turn on automatic updates on your devices and apps and check your settings regularly to make sure updates are installed. Some updates require you to restart your device or approve the installation.
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Install updates only through your device settings, official app stores or the software developer’s website. Avoid downloading updates from unfamiliar links or emails.
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Watch out for fake update alerts designed to trick you into downloading harmful software. If you see a suspicious alert, do not click it. Close your browser and check for updates directly through your device settings.
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Check for updates at least once a month and install them as soon as possible. Avoid repeatedly postponing updates, as this can leave your devices vulnerable.
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Replace devices that are no longer supported, as older devices and software may stop receiving security updates. Avoid using unsupported devices for sensitive activities such as online banking.
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