Cybersecurity Awareness Month – observed every October – was developed with the purpose of raising awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and ensures that all individuals and organizations have the information and tools they need to be cyber safe and more secure.
This year’s campaign theme — “Secure Our World” — demonstrates that while cybersecurity may seem like a complex subject, ultimately, it’s really all about people. Cybersecurity can seem overwhelming, but remember, there are many ways to keep your data and online presence protected. Whether on the job, at home or at school, you can make a huge difference – now and in the future.
Throughout the month of October, Cal State LA will host events that include a Cybersecurity Poster Contest, Cybersecurity Promotion Booth with Phishing Quiz Games, and Cybersecurity Webinars from guest speakers. We invite you to join us for a month of interactive, engaging, and fun activities to boost your cybersecurity knowledge and skills. Be sure to check back regularly for new announcements!
Do Your Part. "Secure Our World".
To view the California State University System-wide events for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, please visit the CSU Chancellor's Office website.
- There is a CSU-wide Cybersecurity Poster Contest with a chance to win prizes for CSU students. Please refer to the section below for further details.
- For those interested in Cybersecurity careers, please read the following article by the CSU: Preparing the Next Cyber Defenders
Cal State LA Local Cybersecurity Awareness Month Events in October 2024
- Week 1 - Recognizing and Reporting Phishing Tips. | Learn how to report incidents to ITS.
- Week 2 - Turn on Multi-Factor Authentication. Learn more on Activating DUO (2-Step Verification).
- Week 3 - Use strong passwords and a password manager. Cybersecurity Promotion Booth outside of Library North on Tuesday, October 15th and Thursday, October 17th, between 9 AM and 4 PM.
- Week 4 - Patching and Updating Software Tips.
Cybersecurity Awareness 2024 Webinars
The California State University is providing webinars on various topics for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024. All are welcome to join and learn more.
| University | Sessions | Date & Time |
Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSUCI | AI - Information Security with IBM | October 4, 2024 @ 10am - 11am | Join Webinar |
| CSUCI | Capstone Project: Security Awareness | October 4, 2024 @ 1pm - 2pm | Join Webinar |
| CSUCI | FBI | Internships & Careers | October 4, 2024 @ 2pm - 4pm | Join Webinar |
| CSU | CSU CISO Panel: Josh, Chris W., Ricardo, Ed H. Faculty member | TBD | Join Webinar |
| SDSU | Eric Escobar, Dell SecureWorks | October 7, 2024 @ 11am | Join Webinar |
| CSUEB | Security Presentation - Dr. Levent Ertaul | October 7, 2024 @ 11am | Join Webinar |
| SDSU | InfraGard - Rick McElroy (Principal Cybersecurity Strategist for VMware) | October 8, 2024 @ 11am | Join Webinar |
| CSULB | Threat Briefing - Crowdstrike | October 15, 2024 @ 10am | |
| SDSU | SDSU Faculty, Lance Larson (Co-Director of the Graduate Program in Homeland Security and Coordinator for the Cyber Security Program Office Graduate Program in Homeland Security) | October 15, 2024 @ 1pm | |
| CSULB | Guidepoint Security | October 16, 2024 @ 11am | |
| SDSU | Lisel Newton, InfraGard | October 16, 2024 @ 2pm | |
| CSULA | Security Webinar - Stay Safe Online | October 18, 2024 @ 12pm | |
| CSULB | Robert Half/Protiviti | TBD | |
| CPP | Various events including a Cyber Fair | Various | Cyber Fair |
| CSUMB | Sophos - Chester Wisniewski (ChatGPT in the Age of Cybercrime) | TBD | |
| SDSU | FBI | TBD |