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CLC experts share lessons to learn about cybersecurity
During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, CLC continues to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity online
As you work, learn and shop online, tune in for tips from College of Lake County’s cybersecurity experts this October. During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, CLC continues to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity online. This is one of the many services the college offers the local community to ensure Lake County has the resources it needs.
“As consumers shop more online this year, keep in mind the bad things that can hide behind Black Friday offers,” said CLC director of cybersecurity Byron Sosa. As a 20-year cybersecurity professional, Sosa is experienced at protecting internet-connected devices and the vulnerable personal information at risk. “Someone is always trying to kick down the door.”
Sosa is among the presenters discussing ways Lake County residents can reinforce their “virtual doors” during Cybersecurity Month. Learn the secret to conveniently developing strong and unique passwords with CLC chief information officer Greg Kozak and listen to tips about building a secure home network with a college cybersecurity engineer. All sessions are listed below:
· Oct. 7 at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Being secure in a “stay at home” world
Presented by Byron Sosa, CLC Director of Cybersecurity
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· Oct. 14 at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Getting passwords right: A simple way to achieve the nirvana of easy to use, secure, strong and unique passwords on every site
Presented by Grey Kozak, CLC Chief Information Officer
· Oct. 21 at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Four tips for protecting your home from cybersecurity attacks
Presented by Przemek Wozniakowski, CLC Cybersecurity Engineer
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· Oct. 28 at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.
How to protect your online identify from current cybersecurity threats
Presented by Detective Corey Kemp, Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Investigations Division
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many of us to change our daily routines by requiring us to work and attend our classes from home,” said Sosa. “This shift places a greater importance on ensuring the appropriate steps are taken to protect ourselves, our families and our home devices from cybersecurity threats.”
If the words compromised account, ransomware and phishing scare you, tune in for these free virtual information sessions in October. Email cybersecurity@clcillinois.edu to register for these events.
