Cybersecurity Awareness

October 10 - 31, 2024

Join us for a series of exciting and informative events designed to boost your digital safety and awareness

October was declared Cybersecurity Awareness Month in 2004 by the President of the United States and Congress. Each year in October, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) lead a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise cybersecurity awareness nationally and internationally.

Presentation: Phishing

October 16 & 17 - 10 am

In today’s digital landscape, the threat of cyberattacks is more prevalent than ever. This workshop is designed to equip employees with the knowledge and tools needed to recognize phishing attempts and manage their passwords effectively. Participants will learn to identify warning signs of phishing, understand common phishing strategies, etc. Additionally, the session will cover the importance of strong password creation and management.

Presenters: Patrick Daniels & Alex Saucedo
Moody Learning Center - 712

SAC HACKATHON

October 21 - 31, 2024

On Campus Only
-NAIL TECHNICAL CENTER (NTC) Computer Lab 3rd Floor

Everyone from beginner to expert has the chance to solve various challenges and score points. 1st place will receive SAC-branded goodies.

VIRUS SCAN

OCTOBER 28 - 31 / 9 AM - 4 PM

-ACE TECH STORE
MOODY LEARNING CENTER (MLC) 207

Stop by the Ace Tech Store for free computer virus and malware removal for PC.

Questions? 210-486-0942
acetechstore.org

CIS

OCTOBER 22 & 24 / 12 PM

-NESTER RIVERA
NAIL TECHNICAL CENTER (NTC) 315

In this "drop-in" style workshop, students and faculty will receive guidance on how to install and/or configure their Windows computer's Anti-Virus software.

WORKSHOPS

Dr. Heena Rathore Dr. Heena Rathore, Assistant Professor at Texas State University. Teaching Interests are Computer security, cryptography, and programming languages.	Dr. Ricardo Lowe Faculty member Dr. Lowe will present on industry-recognized certification exams and which certifications employers are looking for on your resume.
October 10 @ 2 pm	October 15 or 17 @ 2 pm
NTC-324E / Zoom (https://alamo.zoom.us/j/98985068559)	NTC-324E / Zoom (https://alamo.zoom.us/j/98985068559)

Cybersecurity Certification

Faculty and Staff Training

Information Security Awareness Training

-OCTOBER 2024

Come to the Instructional Innovation Center (IIC) and complete your training in our computer lab. Upon completion, you will receive a free Cyber Security Awareness T-shirt.* This training takes approximately 30 minutes to complete and consists of only one online computer-based training module.
* You must complete the training at the Instructional Innovation Center (IIC) to receive a free t-shirt.

Instructional Innovation Center
Moody Learning Center (MLC) 712

Monday - Friday / 9AM - 4PM

CYBERSECURITY STARTS WITH YOU

Every time you use the Internet, you face choices related to your security. Friends can be selected, links clicked, websites accessed, and wireless networks can be joined. Your personal security and the nation's security depend on making secure online decisions. Making the Internet more safe and secure requires us to take responsibility for our cybersecurity posture.

Online Privacy Tips	Protecting your Digital Home	Creating Passwords Tips
Social Media Tips	Phishing Tips	Identity Theft and Internet Scams

**The event is a collaborative effort between Computer Information Systems (CIS) and the Office of Technology Services (OTS) department(s) at San Antonio College. We live in a world that is more connected than ever before and staying Cyber Aware is critically important. The Cyber Aware campaign is designed to engage and educate through events and initiatives to raise awareness of Cybersecurity, tools, and resources needed to stay safe online**