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WIU Cybersecurity Center to Host Lecture Series for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

September 17, 2024

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MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, Western Illinois University's Cybersecurity Center will offer a series of five presentations to educate students, faculty and the local community on the importance of securing personal and organizational data. These sessions aim to raise awareness about the collective responsibility to protect valuable assets from cyber threats.

Each presentation will be conducted via Zoom and will cover topics including cybersecurity basics, identifying scam emails and websites, mobile security and career paths in cybersecurity. The lecture series is open to all members of the WIU community and the public.

Lecture Series Schedule:

Cybersecurity 101
This session will introduce the fundamentals of cybersecurity and discuss steps to safeguard personal devices and data. The importance of collective responsibility in securing information at home and in the workplace will also be highlighted.
Time: Noon – 12:45 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 2
Zoom Link: Join Here
Presenter: Tahir M. Khan, Associate Professor and Interim Director of WIU Cybersecurity Center

Identifying Scam Emails and Websites
Learn to recognize phishing emails and fraudulent websites, along with technology that can help identify scams.
Time: Noon – 12:45 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 9
Zoom Link: Join Here
Presenter: Tahir M. Khan

Common Scams and Crimes
This session will explore prevalent scams and crimes, with techniques for mitigating their impact.
Time: Noon – 12:45 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 16
Zoom Link: Join Here
Presenter: Tahir M. Khan

Mobile Security and Privacy
Learn how to adjust mobile privacy settings to protect against hackers and scammers, and discover key security features and best practices.
Time: Noon – 12:45 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 23
Zoom Link: Join Here
Presenter: Tahir M. Khan

Cybersecurity Education and Career Paths
This session will discuss the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals, career paths, and resources for entering the field.
Time: Noon – 1 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 30
Zoom Link: Join Here
Presenter: Tahir M. Khan

For more information, contact Khan at tm-khan@wiu.edu.

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