Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024
October 2024 marks the 21st Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM).
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Description: IBM Security will talk about how AI is used to improve the team's ability to troubleshoot Information Security incidents and other ways AI is assisting. Please use a .edu email to register for this event |
Who: Michael Melore (IBM Security) and Steven Lang (CI Student and NetSec President) What: A.I. and the role in Information Security. When: October 4, 2024, 10am- 11am Flyer: |
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Description: As part of a capstone project, CI Student James Piedrasanta (alums 2024), took a deep dive into how to improve security awareness for college students. He will discuss what he found and things that can be improved. Presenting with James will be CompTIA Chief Tech Evangelist, Dr. James Stanger and security expert CISO for Unisys Gary Landau. They will speak on the threat landscape and how to protect your privacy. Please use a .edu email to register for this event |
Who: James Stanger (CompTIA), Gary Landau (CISO-Unisys) and James Piedrasanta (91视频 Alumni). What: Improving security awareness for college students. When: October 4, 2024, 1pm - 2pm Register: Flyer: |
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Description: Hear firsthand from the FBI on, "A Day in the Life of an FBI agent" (a day in the life of working for the FBI) Network Forensics (How the FBI tackles cases involving technology experts) OSINT (Open source intelligence) is the collection and analysis of data gathered from open sources to produce actionable intelligence. The FBI is able to use OSINT in answering classified, unclassified, or proprietary intelligence requirements across the previous intelligence disciplines.
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Who: FBI Staff/Agents What: How the FBI defends against cyber threats. When: October 4, 2024 at 2pm - 4pm Register: Flyer: |
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Description: FBI - Career Opportunities Presentation Please use a .edu email to register for this event |
Who: San Jose State / FBI What: The SJSU Cyber Intelligence and Security Club is hosting a cybersecurity presentation, featuring two members from the FBI San Francisco Field Office! The event topics include: information about the FBI, job opportunities, and recruitment. To attend this event, please complete this form! When: Oct 25, 1pm-2:30pm |
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Description: Dr. Larson will give a chat about SDSU's partnership with the Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE), California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) and National University, to establish the San Diego Cyber Clinic. The funding is from Google.org, the company鈥檚 philanthropic arm, is part of a $25 million collaboration with the Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics.
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Who: SDSU Faculty, Lance Larson (Co-Director of the Graduate Program in Homeland Security and Coordinator for the Cyber Security Program Office Graduate Program in Homeland Security) What: San Diego Cyber Clinic When: Oct 15, 2024 01:00 PM |
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Description: The California State University is providing webinars on various topics for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024. All are welcome to join and learn more. |
Who: Various CSUs When: Most of October
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| 2024 CSU Poster Contest | Open to all CSU Students |
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When: T.B.D. Prizes: Cyber Security Awareness Poster: **1st Place $1500 ** 2nd Place $1250 ** 3rd Place
$1000** 4th Place $750 ** 5th 500 |
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023
October 2023 marks the 20th Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM).
The focus of this year鈥檚 CSAM is on four key behaviors:
- Turning on Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Having a strong password is not good enough; using MFA can increase your ability to prevent a scammer from getting access to your account. MFA is available from Apple, Google, Microsoft, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other companies. To look for what companies offer MFA try using
- Using strong passwords and a password manager. It鈥檚 difficult to remember all the different passwords, and when they are complex, it is a bit difficult. Having a good password manager can help keep your password organized.
- Updating software regularly. Your software on your phone, computer, and even in the car needs regular updates. Not only do you get new features, but a lot of security is incorporated into the updates.
- Recognizing and reporting phishing. Take a moment and read the email. Who is the email address that sent the email? Never click on a link in the email; always go to the site by typing the address manually. For more tips on avoiding scams, the FTC has several more examples: .
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Description: F.B.I. Employee Panel & Information Session, L.A. County F.B.I. Agents will talk with students about employment and the process with the bureau. Please use a .edu email to register for this event |
Who: California State University, Channel Islands What: Internships, Careers with the F.B.I. When: October 20, 2023 at 1PM Flyer: |
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Description: CompTIA's Chief Technology Evangelist, Dr. James Stanger will talk about the cybersecurity professional diaries: A day in the life: This webinar discusses the myriad job roles found in the world of 鈥渃ybersecurity.鈥 he will then discuss specific people in various roles, from SOC analyst to pen tester, to GRC/compliance specialist, to auditor, and so forth. Dr. Stanger will talk about working InfoSec professionals and what they do. We will have CISOs from Cal State Long Beach and CSU Chico. Please use a .edu email to register for this event |
Who: California State University, Channel Islands What: Roles in the Cybersecurity field. When:October 26, 2023 at 11AM (Zoom) Flyer: |
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Description: We're celebrating 20 years of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! SJSU IT is excited
to present a cybersecurity summit focusing on AI-enabled solutions and threats and
how the latest generation of AI security affects higher education. |
Who: California State University, San Jose What:Extended Education Technology Series Higher Education AI Summit When:October 5, 2023 at 3 PM (Zoom) |
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Description: Women in Cybersecurity Executive Director, Lynn Dohm, discusses how to build a culture of allyship in cybersecurity. |
Who: San Diego State University What: Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) When: October 17, 2023 at 1:30 PM Register: |
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Description: Join Sophos鈥 Chester Wisniewski and Andrew Mundell as he tackles the critical questions and concerns surrounding ChatGPT's potential for misuse in cybersecurity, specifically in higher education. While artificial intelligence is revolutionizing how we generate content and interact
online, it also poses significant security challenges. |
Who: California State University, Monterey Bay What:Sophos | Chat GPT in the Age of Cybercrime Speaker: Chester Wisniewski When: October 18, 2023 at 10 AM (Zoom) Register: |
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Description:Ways to stay safe online while surfing the internet. Edward Ho (Cal State LA ISO) cybersecurity tips to keep you safe online |
Who: California State University, Los Angeles What: Security Webinar - Stay Safe online When: October 18, 2023 at Noon (Zoom) Register: |
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Description: An overall look at the threats currently in Higher Education related to cyber threats. |
Who: California State University, Long Beach What: Crowdstrike | Higher Ed Threat Brief with Tina Thorstenson When: October 24, 2023 at 10 AM Register: |
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Description: Cybersecurity Trends and How To Protect Yourself with John Dellinger |
Who: California State University, Long Beach What: Microsoft: John Dellinger When: October 25, 2023 at 11 AM Register: |
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Description: Overview of threats from phishing emails. |
Who: California State University, Long Beach What: Splunk | Executive talk with Mick Baccio When: October 19, 2023 at 10 AM Register: |
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The 2023 Poster Contest will be hosted by Cal Poly Pomona. It is open to all CSU students. To find out more information please go to the follow site: |
When: September 22, 2023, at 5:00 PM PST 鈥 Poster Submission Deadline. Prizes: Cyber Security Problem-Solving Proof of Concept Poster: **1st Place $1000 ** 2nd Place $750 ** 3rd Place $475 Cyber Security Awareness Poster: **1st Place $350 ** 2nd Place $250 ** 3rd Place $175 |
Previous CSAMs:
CyberSecurity Awareness Month 2022
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month; this year鈥檚 theme is "See Yourself in Cyber!"
Past Events
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See Yourself in Cyber! Special Guest: ITPRO TV | Cybersecurity Awareness Webinar 2022 |
What: This CSU & ITPRO TV Webinar will talk about the Cyber Security field and the many opportunities as a career choice. When: Thursday, October 27, 10:00 am - 11 am (PST) Event is closed. Prizes: Gift cards and swag. |
CI and Chico |
What: Is a Degree or a certification the best path for a Cyber Security path When: Thursday, October 27, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (PST) Event is closed. Prizes: Gift cards and swag. |
| Be CyberSmart 鈥 Do Your Part! | Optiv |
What: Hear from Jessica Hetrick at Optiv, 鈥渢he cyber advisory and solutions leader,鈥 about how you can help protect yourself and the CSU. Jessica will share details on the impact of clicking on that phishing email and also share what you can do to help fight against the adversary. She will share a few tips and tricks that will reduce the risk and help keep you more secure. When:Friday, October 28, 9:00 am - 10:00 am (PST) Event is closed. |
FBI Cyber Chat |
What: CSU is hosting a cyber chat with the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) When: Monday, October 24, 10:00 am - 11:00 am (PST) Watch: Event is closed. |
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What: What steps would individuals take to become a security professional? CompTIA shares insights from their Chief Evangelist. When: Tuesday, October 25, 10:00 am - 11 am(PST) Event is closed. |
CSU Cybersecurity Multimedia Contest 2022
More Resources:
Think you are capable of spotting a Phishing email? Take the from Google
Contacts for Information Security
Carlos Miranda | Chief Information Security Officer - carlos.miranda@csuci.edu
For more information or questions about Information Security, contact 91视频's Information Security Team at infosec@csuci.edu