Date/Time
Date(s) - Tuesday, October 22, 2019
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
CoRE Andrews Library
By the end of this session, attendees will learn how to defend their devices against hackers.
Agenda
1. Why is cybersecurity important.
- People all around the world are buying more connected devices every day.
- Hackers are scanning the internet for vulnerable devices and sending spams to infect people.
- Infected devices and compromised accounts can be used to attack other devices.
- You can lose your files or your money if you get hacked.
2. How does a hacker think?
- Different types of attackers have different goals.
- A glimpse into the tools that hackers use.
- Most attacks follow the same 3 basic steps: gain access, maintain access and spread.
3. How to defend yourself?
- Keep your computer up to date.
- Backup your files frequently.
- Use different passwords for different websites (you might want to use a password manager to help with that).
- Be careful of what sites you enter your credentials on.
- Have a good anti-virus software installed on your computer.
Category(ies)
By the end of this session, attendees will learn how to defend their devices against hackers.
Agenda
1. Why is cybersecurity important.
- People all around the world are buying more connected devices every day.
- Hackers are scanning the internet for vulnerable devices and sending spams to infect people.
- Infected devices and compromised accounts can be used to attack other devices.
- You can lose your files or your money if you get hacked.
2. How does a hacker think?
- Different types of attackers have different goals.
- A glimpse into the tools that hackers use.
- Most attacks follow the same 3 basic steps: gain access, maintain access and spread.
3. How to defend yourself?
- Keep your computer up to date.
- Backup your files frequently.
- Use different passwords for different websites (you might want to use a password manager to help with that).
- Be careful of what sites you enter your credentials on.
- Have a good anti-virus software installed on your computer.
Bookings
Bookings are closed for this event.