The UC system is a proud sponsor of Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM), a campaign held every October to promote resources for online safety and security. In collaboration with the UC Systemwide Cyber Champions, UCSB Information Security is hosting several virtual events throughout the month to help our community #BeCyberSmart. These events are for students, staff, faculty, families, friends, and more - all are welcome to join and learn more about important cyber security topics!
Monday, October 4th from 12-1pm: Zero Trust Networking with Jon Green, VP and Chief Security Technologist at Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company
“Zero Trust” is a term that now pervades the technology industry. For some, it means ‘Forget about network security – we have it all covered in the application layer,’ and for others it means just the opposite. In this session, we will provide a perspective on how to think about Zero Trust, cover what it is and isn’t, and give practical steps to adopt a Zero Trust approach in the enterprise network.
Wednesday, October 6th from 3-4pm: Using Zoom Security & Awesome New Features with Vanessa Moriarty from Zoom
We’ve spent over a year utilizing Zoom as our primary communication tool across the UC System. Vanessa will discuss Zoom’s new advanced security features and best practices and how to effectively use them to keep your meetings safe and secure. In addition, she will explore some awesome new features and how to incorporate them successfully into your Zoom sessions.
Thursday, October 7th from 10-11am: Ransomware with Chad Spensky, Founder & CEO of Allthenticate
What the heck is ransomware and why does it keep shutting things down? In this presentation, Chad explains what ransomware is from a technical perspective and provides insight into its effectiveness. He sheds some light on the societal and economic factors surrounding this latest malware trend, leaving you with a better understanding as a computer user and the knowledge to better defend yourself and your organization.
Tuesday, October 12th from 12-1pm: Social Engineering with Chad Spensky, Founder & CEO of Allthenticate
Some of the greatest “hackers” on Earth are not very skilled at computer hacking. Indeed, humans are generally far easier to hack than computers using “social engineering” - the art of coaxing people to do what you want. Chad gives an overview of some popular social engineering techniques and their consequences, walking through some case studies of real-world hacks that were only made possible through social engineering, and provides an interesting, informative, and helpful guide to avoiding these powerful attacks.
Tuesday, October 19th from 12-1pm: The State of Authentication with Chad Spensky, Founder & CEO of Allthenticate
Computer scientists have been struggling with authentication since the advent of the computer and still haven't quite figured it out. You likely have way too many passwords, a pocket full of keys, a few smart cards, some apps on your phone, and “security” questions all just to prove who you are. This event provides a brief history of the various authentication methods that have been attempted over the years, highlighting the pros and cons of each, and discusses how improvements can be made for the future of this issue.
Tuesday, October 26th from 12-1pm: Amusing Hacker Stories with Chad Spensky, Founder & CEO of Allthenticate
In an attempt to restore some balance to the evil concept of “hackers,” Chad shares hilarious stories he’s encountered over his career working with computers and sheds a different light on hacking in general. Our society desperately needs (good) hackers to keep doing what they are doing - they innovate, they frustrate, and sometimes they create world-changing technology. Stretch out your abs, sit back, get prepared for some laughs and expect to leave with a different opinion of “hackers.”
Wednesday, October 27th from 12-1pm: Using Zoom Security Improvements & Cool New Features with Vanessa Moriarty from Zoom
We’ve spent over a year utilizing Zoom as our primary communication tool across the UC System. Vanessa will discuss Zoom’s new advanced security features and best practices and how to effectively use them to keep your meetings safe and secure. In addition, she will explore some awesome new features and how to incorporate them successfully into your Zoom sessions.
To discover additional events hosted by the UC Systemwide Cyber Security Champions throughout October, visit the UCOP CSAM webpage. If you have questions or want more information about these upcoming events, please contact Kip Bates or Mirabelle Le.