WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS)
Stop.Think.Connect.™ campaign has announced a new partnership
with the Girl Scouts of the USA to help raise awareness among
more than 3.2 million youth across the country about the
importance of cybersecurity and online safety. “Today, we are
more connected to the Internet than ever before, but increased
interconnectivity increases the risk of theft, fraud and abuse,”
said Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano. “We are
proud to partner with Girl Scouts of the USA to help women and
girls protect themselves online and do their part to ensure that
cyberspace is a safe and secure environment for all Internet
users.” “This collaboration between Girl Scouts and the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security will empower girls to become
leaders and advocates for the safe and responsible use of
technology,” explains Anna Maria Chávez, Chief Executive Officer
of the Girl Scouts of the USA. “We know that girls are online.
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