October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a global effort to help everyone stay safe and protected when using technology and connecting online. Texas Woman’s University is proud to be recognized by the National Cybersecurity Alliance as a Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champion for supporting and promoting this online safety and education initiative.
The cybersecurity of TWU faculty, staff and students is important to Texas Woman’s University. Throughout the month of October, IT Solutions will host events and activities, including opportunities to win prizes such as Apple AirPods, an Apple Air Tag, and Dining Dollars.
Below is a list and complete information from IT Solutions regarding TWU Cybersecurity Awareness Month Events:
Six Words - What Does Cybersecurity Mean to You?
Oct. 1-11: Virtual event presented by TWU Information Security
Inspired by Six Words about Privacy at the University of Michigan and Six Words on Cybersecurity at the University of California, San Diego, Texas Woman’s University’s Cybersecurity in Six Words campaign seeks to understand how the TWU community views cybersecurity in their lives. TWU Information Security wants to know what you think about cybersecurity in six words or less. Responses from the campaign may be featured on a TWU Cybersecurity in Six Words Wall, as well as social media throughout the year. The hope is that responses from this year’s campaign will open conversation, raise awareness, and help everyone understand how to better secure your digital lives.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month Information Booth
Oct. 7, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Student Union 1st Floor: In-person event presented by Information Security
Drop by the Cybersecurity Awareness Month Info Booth for giveaways and information about upcoming activities.
Information Booth at the Spook-tacular Safety Fair
Oct. 8, 11 a.m. -1 p.m., Student Union 1st Floor: In-person event presented by the Student Money Management Center
Whether you're looking to learn how to protect your online accounts or have questions about staying safe in the digital world, our team is here to help. Stop by for tips, tricks, and maybe even a few Halloween treats.
Information Security Table at Boo at the U
Oct. 17, 6 -8 p.m., Denton Campus, TWU Gardens and Hubbard Lawn: In-person event presented by the Student Union, ASSET and Campus Store
We'll have plenty of tricks (and treats) to help you stay safe online while enjoying the spooky season.
TWU Cybersecurity Trivia
Oct. 21-27: Virtual event presented by TWU Information Security
Put your cybersmarts to the test! Questions will be based on cybersecurity tips we share all month long, so follow along on Twitter (@TWUTech) and Facebook (TWU Technology) to gain an advantage. Participants must be a Texas Woman's University faculty, staff, or student to play.
Prizes:
- 1st place - $50 TWU Dining Dollars
- 2nd place - $25 TWU Dining Dollars
- 3rd place - $15 TWU Dining Dollars
TWU Asset E-waste Recycling
Oct. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Parking lot adjacent to the ROTC building at 1120 Club House Drive, Denton Campus: In-person event presented by TWU IT Solutions
Faculty and staff are invited to clear out and responsibly recycle all TWU non-tagged assets that may be outdated, broken, or simply taking up space within their departments or academic components. Proper destruction of storage devices and electronics is key to keeping TWU cyber-secure.
IT Solutions is hosting Computer Crusher, a local electronic waste (e-waste) recycler, to collect TWU non-tagged assets. This event is for faculty and staff that work with TWU equipment.
For full event details, visit the TWU Cybersecurity Awareness Month website.