Cyber Security Awareness
The University of Connecticut's recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness month was an outstanding success due in large part to the donation of time and funding from our sponsors and the attendance by the University community!
Presentations below are provided as reference. Please look for events throughout the year as well as during next year's National Cyber Security Awarness month in October.
Calendar of Events
Tuesday, October 14
Coffee Shop Security: Top 10 security tips for Mac users
Presentation by Devin McLaughlin, Apple Senior System Engineer, Apple Certified System Administrator
Wednesday, October 15
Data Protection Lunch and Learn with McAfee
Presentation by Simon Hunt, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Data Protection, McAfee, Inc.
Link to presentation: http://security.uconn.edu/mcafee_data_protection.pdf
Thursday, October 16
Internet Awareness, Identity Theft, and Internet Fraud
Presentation by Supervisory Special Agent Thomas Lawler, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Link to presentation: http://security.uconn.edu/fbi_awareness_fraud.pdf
Other Resources:
- Talking About Identity Theft: A How-To Guide
- FBI Fraud Alert
- Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft
Thursday, October 16
Protecting Personal Information on Facebook
Presentation by Denielle Burl,University of Connecticut Director of Risk Management.
Link to presentation: http://security.uconn.edu/facebook101.pdf
Friday, October 17
Identity Theft and Fraud
Presentation by Art Bagnall, NewAlliance Bank Security Office
Tip of the day
For more security tips, click here
Resources
- Anti-Phishing Phil (Game)
- FTC web site on defending against Identity Theft
- FTC Privacy and Security Web Site
- Test your knowledge about safe computing
- Privacy: Tips for Protecting Your Personal Information
- 2007 Computer Security Awareness Video Contest
- Stay Safe Online
- SANS Ouch! Security Digest
- Microsoft Security Quizzes
- Microsoft Security Videos
Partners
The University of Connecticut Security Awareness initiative was made possible through the generous support of the following organizations:
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