Cyber Security Awareness Month: Social Networking Safety Check on Oct. 23

Tim Gurganus of OIT Security and Compliance will present “Social Networking Safety Check” on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from noon to 1 p.m. in 216 Scott Hall.

Facebook’s privacy policy and security settings are constantly changing. In this presentation, you will learn about Facebook security settings, including default settings, and how to protect your privacy, including your profile. Some Facebook settings to be discussed include:

  • two-factor authentication
  • login history
  • timeline sharing
  • graph search privacy
  • using your Facebook account to login to other websites
  • profile privacy settings

There’s more. You will also learn about “Do Not Track” and other privacy features of modern Web browsers plus common scams and risks to avoid when using Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter.

To register for this presentation, visit Classmate. Lunch will be provided, and you will have an opportunity to win door prizes.

There will be various Cyber Security activities offered throughout the month of October. For more information, visit the Cyber Security Awareness Month website.