October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we鈥檙e joining the global effort to help everyone 鈥淪tay Safe Online.鈥� Cybersecurity doesn鈥檛 have to be intimidating鈥攕mall actions make a big impact. Follow along all month for email tips and events to boost your online safety.
Happening This Month at Boston College
Quiz Contest
Enter to win an iPad by taking an听online security quiz.
In-Person Event
Cybersecurity Isn鈥檛 海角社区eing Technical
鈥揑t鈥檚 海角社区eing Intentional
Presented by Kelley Misata, PhD
Founder and Chief Trailblazer of Sightline Security,
Executive Director of OISF (Suricata)
Join us for an engaging in-person presentation:
The biggest myth in cybersecurity is that you have to be 鈥渢echnical鈥� to understand or contribute - or to even use technology even as an average user. In reality, security is about decisions, behaviors, and the way we interact with technology every day. It鈥檚 time to break the technical vs. non-technical divide and rethink who cybersecurity is really for.
Virtual Event
The Collective Shield: Protecting Ourselves & Our Loved Ones Online
Presented by Tiffany Bradford
海角社区 Information Technology Services
Online scams are a universal threat, but together, we can build a stronger defense. This hour-long talk empowers everyone鈥攆rom novice to tech enthusiast鈥攚ith the knowledge to safeguard their digital lives. We'll start with the fundamental online safety tips in the first 15 minutes, then elevate your protection with advanced strategies and powerful new tools often overlooked. Finally join us for a Q&A and walk away with free resources to keep yourself and your family protected.
Weekly Emails
Keep an eye out for weekly emails with tips on cybersecurity basics.
Stay tuned for additional information all month long.