Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2020

Every year during the month of October, organizations around the world work together to raise public awareness around online safety, privacy, and cybersecurity.

This October, UTM Information & Instructional Technology Services (I&ITS) in collaboration with U of T’s Security Matters team have planned a number of events and activities for Cybersecurity Awareness Month in conjunction with other groups across the UTM campus.

Share your Feedback on Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2019

Please share your feedback with us on this year's Cybersecurity Awareness Month events, by filling out our online feedback form.

Cyberbullying Resources

If you or someone you know is experiencing cyberbullying, please reach out to one of the groups listed on our resource page.

October 2019

This page will be updated as more events are confirmed. Please visit this page often for the latest information.

Oct 1,
Oct 8,
Oct 15,
Oct 22,
Oct 31

UTM Service Desk:
Device Clinics

• Dates:
  • October 1: Setting a PIN on your mobile device
  • October 8: Check your mobile device for updates
  • October 15: Encrypt your mobile device
  • October 22: Security check-up for your mobile device
  • October 31: Security check-up for your mobile device
• Time: Business hours
• Location: UTM Service Desk in the CCT building atrium

Back by popular demand: the UTM service desk will offer device clinics throughout the month of October.

Visit the UTM Service Desk with a mobile device on one of the designated days and the service desk team will help ensure it's secure in exchange for a treat!

Oct 1,
Oct 16

Webinar: CIS Benchmarks

Wonder how the CIS Benchmarks configuration guidelines can help your organization start secure and stay secure?

• Session 1:
  • Date: October 1, 2019
  • Time: 1:30pm
  • Location: Online webinar
• Session 2:
  • Date: October 16, 2019
  • Time: 10:00am
  • Location: Online webinar

Register

For more information, visit the CIS page for this event.

Oct 3

Event: Women in Cyber (St. George campus)

Palo Alto Networks in partnership with the Leading Cyber Ladies Meet Up group in Toronto is proud to host an evening that brings together women in cyber and IT to discuss corporate cyber security as a business enabler and why it needs to be ingrained into an organization’s culture.

In this session, attendees will hear from inspiring cyber security and technology women leaders, who will share their insights on the rapid changes to the cyber security industry resulting in the growing need for cyber security professionals. They will also provide career advice to women cyber security professionals, sharing their personal perspectives.

• Date: October 3, 2019
• Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
• Location: The Boardroom/Library Munk School of Global Affairs (U of T St. George Campus)

Register

For more information, visit the page for this event.

Oct 4

CanSSOC Webinar: Infrastructure and Architecture

• Date: October 4, 2019
• Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
• Location: Online

The Canadian Shared Security Operations Centre (CanSSOC) was developed in collaboration between six Canadian universities as a proof of concept to explore the feasibility of a Shared Security Operations Centre for higher education in Canada.

Register

For more information, visit the CanSSOC page for this event.

Oct 8

EDUCAUSE Live! Webinar: Influencing a Security Culture: From Community College to Ivy League

• Date: October 8, 2019
• Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
• Location: Online

Register

For more information, visit the EDUCAUSE page for this event.

Oct 14

Webinar: NIST NICE webinar series

NICE Webinar Series is designed to bring you information to help you enhance the cybersecurity education, training, and workforce efforts.

• Date: October 16, 2019
• Time: TBD
• Location: Online webinar

Register

For more information, visit the NIST page for this event.

Oct 28

Discussion Panel
Cyberbullying: What to do if it happens to you

Cyberbullying can happen to anyone.

• Date: October 28, 2019 (Monday)
• Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
• Location: MN3230 (Collaborative and Digital Research Space)

Cyberbullying includes everything from stalking, threats, and impersonation, to sharing information with the intent to embarrass another person online. Please join us to learn more about what you can do if you, or someone you know, is being bullied online.

Panelists

• Andrea Carter, Assistant Dean, Student Wellness, Support & Success, Student Affairs
• Robert Messacar, Director, Campus Police Services
• Nythalah Baker, Equity & Diversity Officer, Office of the Vice President & Principal
• Henna Khawja, Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Coordinator, Tri-campus Sexual Violence Prevention & Support Centre
• Luke Barber, Director, Information & Instructional Technology Services (moderator)

Oct 29

Security Matters Pop-up Booth

Drop by any time from 10:00am - 4:00pm to learn more about U of T's cyber awareness initiatives and how to protect yourself online.

• Date: October 29, 2019 (Tuesday)
• Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm
• Location: Davis Centre - near Tim Hortons, across from the elevators

This year, I&ITS will be working with groups across the Mississauga campus and U of T to host a variety of activities. Campus partners include:

• UTM Student Affairs & Services
• UTM Campus Police Services
• UTM Equity & Diversity Office
• Tri-campus Sexual Violence Prevention & Support Centre