Daily printout: Oct. 1

The Postal Service is marking its ninth year of observing Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

The annual observation occurs in October and is sponsored by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the National Cybersecurity Alliance.

The USPS Corporate Information Security Office, or CISO, is using the theme of “Be Resilient. Be Bold. Be CyberSafe.” this year to emphasize the vital role cybersecurity plays in fulfilling the Postal Service’s mission and how individual awareness strengthens the organization’s overall security.

CISO is inviting USPS employees and contractors to go to the CyberSafe at USPS Blue page to learn more about:

• Monthly awareness campaigns, which offer resources such as one-page briefs, newsletters, Smart Cybersecurity Moment slides and other information providing cybersecurity best practices for both work and home.

• CyberSafe Guardians, a program for volunteers to serve as cybersecurity awareness ambassadors at their work facilities nationwide.

• Virtual awareness activities, which promote best practices and information on USPS cybersecurity policies.

• Report to CyberSafe, which is the process employees and contractors can use to report suspicious emails to the USPS Cybersecurity Operations Center by clicking on the “Report to CyberSafe” button in the Outlook toolbar.

• Training courses, including online lessons that provide information on a variety of cybersecurity topics.

The Cybersecurity Awareness Month Blue page has more information.

The Postal Service will observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October.

This year’s theme is “Access to Good Jobs for All.”

“The Postal Service provides an accessible workplace to individuals with disabilities,” said Doug Tulino, deputy postmaster general and chief human resources officer. “These workers bring a matchless level of drive and loyalty that contributes to the success of our organization. We are committed to ensuring that all employees, including those with disabilities, have robust career development opportunities.” 

Approximately 41,800 USPS employees identify as having a disability, up about 10 percent from last year.

USPS encourages all employees with a disability to self-identify, or to update a disability already on file, by completing PS Form 2489, Self-Identification of a Physical or Mental Disability.

The data gleaned from the form, which is kept confidential, supports the development of initiatives to improve the recruitment, hiring, advancement and retention of individuals with disabilities.

PS Form 2489 is not a request for reasonable accommodation.

The Disabilities and Reasonable Accommodations page on the Postal Service’s MyHR website offers materials to help employees and managers better understand disability employment matters, including information about the October observance and disability employment policy.

USPS will release its Thank You, Healthcare Community stamp on Tuesday, Oct. 1.

The stamp, to be released with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), will honor those workers who dedicate their lives to our health, safety and well-being — often at great personal risk.

The artwork will consist of health-related icons spelling out the stacked words “thank you” against a pristine white background. Running across the lower right edge of the stamp will be the words “Healthcare” in gray and “Community” in surgical green.

Bryan Duefrene is the art director and designer for the stamp, which will be available in panes of 20 at Post Offices and usps.com.

The Postal Service and HHS will hold a special dedication ceremony for the stamp on Thursday, Oct. 3, in Washington, DC.