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WIU Presentation to Mark National Cyber Security Awareness Month

October 10, 2016

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WIU to Host Cyber Security Presentation Oct. 13

MACOMB, IL – To mark October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month, University Technology at Western Illinois University will host a cyber security presentation in room 180 of the Malpass Library at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 and at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14. A CODEC connection for the presentation will be available in QC Complex 1130.

"From the Break Room to the Boardroom: Creating a Culture of Cybersecurity in the Workplace" will cover Gmail's two-step verification and password security, as well as privacy issues. The event is open to the WIU campus community.

National Cyber Security Awareness Month is a collaborative effort, starting in 2003, between government and industry to ensure Americans have the resources needed to stay safer and more secure online.

All organizations, including academic institutions, can experience data breaches, or be targets of cybercrime, which can result in stolen intellectual property, theft of personal information or a disruption to our way of life. Employee education, training and awareness are integral to combating the problem.

For more information, contact University Technology at Western by calling (309) 298-2704 or email support@wiu.edu.

Posted By: University Communications (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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