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# Franklin County Agencies Receive Cybersecurity Training in October 2026

The Franklin County Data Center is providing training to county agencies during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which is observed in October. The Franklin County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 0645-26 on October 6, 2026, to support the month's educational activities.

Trevor Cansler, Chief Information Security Officer for the Franklin County Data Center, outlined a schedule of events aimed at helping staff recognize and respond to online threats.

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### Press Release: Franklin County

*Published October 6, 2026. Reproduced in full from the [Franklin County](https://www.franklincountyohio.gov/County-Government/County-News/Franklin-Almanac/Almanac-News/10-2026/Cybersecurity-Awareness-Month-Brings-Training-and-Phishing-Drills-to-County-Agencies).*

#### Cybersecurity Awareness Month Brings Training to County Agencies

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Franklin County Data Center is using it to help county agencies spot and stop online threats. The Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 0645-26 on October 6 in support of the month's education and activities.

Trevor Cansler, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the Franklin County Data Center, outlined the schedule for county agencies and staff:

- Wednesday, October 7, 1:30 to 4 p.m., first floor auditorium: Franklin County Cyber Summit, with guest speakers from the State of Ohio and Fortinet.
- Monday, October 12, 2 to 3 p.m., virtual: Jason Montgomery of Raycon Security on cybersecurity and AI security.
- Monday, October 19, 2 to 3 p.m., virtual: Nikki Milburn, chief security officer for Mecklenburg County, on cybersecurity from a county government perspective.
- Wednesday, October 28, virtual: Tabletop 101, for agencies that have never run a tabletop exercise.
- All month: a simulated phishing competition to help staff recognize and report phishing attempts.

Cansler said awareness training alone can no longer keep up. "AI now accelerates attacks at machine speed," he said, adding that cybersecurity has to become a continuous, adaptive process.

He asked employees to take advantage of the month's resources. "By learning to recognize and respond to potential threats, we can create a safer environment for ourselves and our community," he said.

The resolution passed unanimously.

Source: [Franklin County](https://www.franklincountyohio.gov/County-Government/County-News/Franklin-Almanac/Almanac-News/10-2026/Cybersecurity-Awareness-Month-Brings-Training-and-Phishing-Drills-to-County-Agencies)