Healthy Computing at DePauw UniversityNational Cyber Security Awareness Month

Cyber Security Awareness Week (October 26th-October 30th 2009)

October is National Cyber Security Awareness month. The following information is provided to help members of the DePauw community understand the importance of cyber security issues and how you can protect yourself.

Events and Promotions:

2009 Cyber security month contest winners announced!

 

Oct. 6 - Oct. 25

Cyber Security Awareness Week Video Contest

Create a 30 second commercial for a chance to win a digital camcorder.

Oct. 7 - Oct. 31

Help The CyberCats catch the cyber villains

The CyberCats need your help in catching four cyber villains around campus. Look for web links on posters and in tech-notice email explaining how you can win!

Monday, Oct. 26
4:30-5:30 pm, Julian 147

Cyber Security and Society,
Khadija Stewart

Almost every person in this world is reliant on technology at some level. They use technology to connect to other people, retrieve information, share information, perform computations etc… The global system of interconnected computers (the Internet) has arguably been the single most impressive invention of the 20th century. It has improved several aspects of everyday life and has brought the world to everyone’s fingertips. However, with this giant positive impact on our social well being comes a big threat. This presentation will define cyber security, explain how the Internet is being secured and the vulnerabilities of the current security measures. In addition, the presentation will go over some of the major security breaches that have occurred in the last few years and how they have affected our everyday lives.

Wednesday, Oct. 28
11:30 am-12:30 pm,
Julian 147

Positive Identity Management,
Veronica Pejril and Michael Gough

As more students make use of social tools inside and outside the classroom, they should consider the social boundaries that exist between professional and personal online content. This session will explore these boundaries, suggest options to safely establish and maintain positive digital identities and personal brands, and discuss the ethics, benefits, and pitfalls, surrounding student use of social sites like Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

 
DePauw Resources & Information
Viruses & Spyware: Understanding Virus & Spyware Protection
HelpDesk Virus Alerts & Protection
Downloads for Symantec, Spybot & Adaware
Data Security & Password Protection : Backing Up Data
Password Protection
Password Maintenance on DePauw Accounts
(PDF)
Identity Theft
Physical Security: Laptop Theft Protection
Internet Harassment
Publicity Materials:

Copies of Cyber Security Awareness Promotional Email:

Laptop Theft Prevention
Anti-virus
Student-produced videos
Audio PSAs

View Oct. 2008's materials.

Additional Campus Resources:

HelpDesk
Public Safety
Student Technology Assessment, Resources & Training

More Online Resources:

StaySafeOnline.org: Web site sponsored by the National Cyber Security Alliance.

OnGuard Online: Games and quizzes to test your understanding of cyber security issues.

keepITsafe.iu.edu: Security information from Indiana University.