During National Cyber Security Awareness Month in October, OIT will host a range of activities to encourage employees and students to protect their digital lives. This year’s theme, “Take Control,” aims to create dialogue about key ways to “increase awareness and prevention of online security problems.” October 2013 marks the 10th annual event sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security in cooperation with the National Cyber Security Alliance

Cyber Security Awareness Month activities include:

• “How to Take Control of Your Digital Life,” Friday, Oct. 4, noon, 126 Witherspoon Center.

• “Plain English Data,” Tuesday, Oct. 8, noon, 216 Scott Hall.

• “Mobile Security for iPhone & Android,” Wednesday, Oct. 9, noon, 216 Scott Hall.

• “Mobile Security Device Checkpoint,” Wednesday, Oct. 16, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Brickyard. This event is co-sponsored with  the Department of Computer Science, ePartners Program and NC State Engineering Foundation.

• “Defining University IT Security Today & Tomorrow,” Tuesday, Oct. 22, noon, 112 Avent Ferry Technology Center.

• “Social Networking Safety Check,” Wednesday, Oct. 23, noon, 216 Scott Hall.

• “10 Spooky Attacks Targeting You,” Thursday, Oct. 31, noon, 126 Witherspoon Center.

Lunch will be provided at each event, and you will have an opportunity to win door prizes. For more information, visit the Cyber Security Awareness Month website.