(CANCELLED) Strengthening Your Digital Defenses: A Practical Approach to Personal Cybersecurity

Unfortunately, this workshop was cancelled due to a scheduling conflict.
Join the Cybersecurity Training and Awareness team to explore a straightforward approach to assessing and improving your personal cybersecurity. This interactive workshop will equip you tools to evaluate and enhance the safety of your digital life, from home networks and IoT devices to personal accounts and everyday digital habits. Together, we’ll discuss real-world scenarios, share insights, and discover new strategies for maintaining strong cybersecurity practices.
By the end of this collaborative session, you’ll have created a personalized assessment of your digital landscape and gained actionable insights to strengthen your digital defenses. You’ll also learn about valuable resources and techniques that you can continue in the future.

About this event:

Presenters:

  • Isaac Galvan, Manager, Cybersecurity Training and Program Administration, Technology Services
  • Cindy McKendall, Senior Cybersecurity Training Specialist, Technology Services
  • Sandy Delaney Bone, Cybersecurity Training Specialist, Technology Services 

Track:

Accessibility, Communication, Collaboration, and Training

Experience Needed:

Beginner

Learning Outcome:

Identify potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities in their personal digital ecosystem, including home networks, IoT devices, and online accounts.
Apply a practical framework to assess the impact and likelihood of various cybersecurity threats in their everyday digital life.
Prioritize actions to address the most critical cybersecurity issues in their personal digital landscape.
Collaborate with peers to share and discover new strategies for maintaining strong cybersecurity practices.
Develop a personalized plan to improve their digital security based on the assessment conducted during the session.

Maximum Capacity:

No maximum capacity

Additional Keywords:

cybersecurity, privacy, online, safety

Time:

2 pm – 4 pm November 12

Locations:

  • Alma Mater
  • Zoom B