Every October the IT Security Office recognizes National Cyber Security Awareness Month. We use
this as an opportunity to improve awareness of IT security issues in our
community.
In October of 2008 we gave a series of multimedia presentations on
the following topics ...
- Social Networking: Security and Privacy Implications (Oct 8, 16, 24, 30)
click here to view this presentation, using Windows Media Player
So you have 200 friends on
Facebook. You also buy and trade your personal stuff on eBay. You
find cheap books on Amazon and you comment about the latest
celebrity goof on Twitter. What's so valuable about this
information? Just how safe are your Internet habits? If any of
this applies to you, see this presentation to learn the dangers of social networking
so you don't become the next hacker's target. We show you how
easy it is to extract personal information and ways to stay out
of their reach.
- Finding Sensitive Data on Your PC (Oct 6, 28)
click here to view this presentation, using Windows Media Player
This is a slightly technical
presentation designed to show average computer users how to find
sensitive data that might be hiding on their personal computers.
- The Dark Side of E-Mail: Phishing, Scams, Hoaxes, and Horses (Oct 8, 28)
click here to view this presentation, using Windows Media Player
This is a slightly technical
presentation describing dangers that can
arrive via e-mail and how to reduce the risk of becoming a
victim.
- Incident Handling for Network Managers (Oct 6, 22)
This presentation
discusses the IT Security Office's process for incident handling.
It focuses on what a network manager should expect to do for
an incident in their area.
- Wireless Attacks (Oct 10, 30)
click here to view this presentation, using Windows Media Player
This is a technical
discussion and demonstration of the current wireless threats and
defenses.
- A Malware Primer: Bots, Worms, and Hybrids (Oct 14, 20)
click here to view this presentation, using Windows Media Player
This is a slightly technical
presentation describing different types of malware,
and how to reduce the risk of infection.
- Protecting Your Computer: Panel Discussion (Oct 10, 16, 22, 24)
This panel discussion
provides audience members the opportunity to speak with
IT Security team members about the technologies and techniques
for protecting computers against cyber threats.
- Information Security: It's All About Balance (Oct 14, 20)
click here to view this presentation, using Windows Media Player
This is a non-technical
presentation that focuses on what information security is and
how it should be applied for maximum effectiveness.
Each presentation ran 30-45 minutes, and was followed by 15-30 minutes of Q&A.
National Cyber Security Awareness Month is sponsored by:
NCSA - National Cyber Security Alliance (
www.StaySafeOnline.org)
