Campus Security Awareness Day, Tuesday November 14, 2006
The University Information Security Office, together with the Office of Student Computing Resources (OSCR) is pleased to be hosting the fourth UA Security Awareness Day on Tuesday November 14, 2006. This year's event will take place in a tent on the Mall with 15-minute presentations in the Student Union Tucson Room from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Who should attend?
Anyone who owns and/or uses a computer connected to the Internet.
Why?
Whether you're using a computer connected to the Internet from on or off campus, your computer is a target. Hackers are often looking for credit card numbers, bank account information and any other information they can use for their own gain. It's not just money-related information they're after; once they invade a computer, intruders can use the hard disk, processor and Internet connection to attack other computers. Many home computer users are especially vulnerable because they do not realize the risks of being on a network and the protections that are available to them to guard against these threats.
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to stop by our tent on the Mall to pick up some giveaways and learn more about protecting their computer and confidential information.
Additionally we would like to invite those that have the time to stop by the Tucson Room for refreshments and to listen in on one or all of the 15 minute presentations related to the latest threats and countermeasures. We will be holding a raffle at the end of each presentation.
- 10:00am Wireless Security — What every user needs to know about using open unsecured wireless connections. Learn more about UAWiFi.
- 10:30am Spyware and Virus Protection — Is your system infected? Learn more about the risks and how to protect & detect.
- 11:00am Identity Theft — Learn more about how to avoid being a victim of Identity Theft.
- 11:30pm UAPD Warning! On-Line Risks — UAPD Crime Prevention Specialist will talk about the risks of putting too much information on line. Stalking, ID theft, etc.
- 12:30pm How to handle SPAM and other Unwanted emails — Tired of dealing with SPAM email. Learn more about how to handle it.
- 1:00pm Patching & Firewalls — Use layers of defense to protect against the threats.
- 1:30pm Download & Copyright — Risks and consequences of downloading copyrighted material.
Presented by
- UA Information Security Office: security.arizona.edu
- Office of Student Computing Resources: www.oscr.arizona.edu
