National Cyber Security Awareness Month

"2024 National Cyber Security Awareness Month"

 

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Cybersecurity Awareness Month – observed every October – was developed with the purpose of raising awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and ensure that all individuals and organizations have the information and tools they need to be safer and more secure. This year, our campus is focusing on the next generation of security through AI usage. 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, SJSU IT, in collaboration with the SJSU Big Data and Cybersecurity Center, will host events that include guest speakers and contests with swags and prizes. Please read all about the events below!

Events

SJSU Media Contest

Final Submission Date: October 25th

Details: Like in previous years, we have a contest! However, instead of just posters, we're expanding it to include digital media. Please submit photos, movies, and audio for you and your peers to vote on here. The prizes are as follows:

  • First Place: $75 Amazon Gift Card
  • Second Place: $50 Amazon Gift Card
  • Third Place: $25 Amazon Gift Card

SJSU Hackathon

Date: October 17th | 9:30AM - 2PM

Location: Virtual, ISB 842

Details: A team-based hackathon will be hosted on campus, in collaboration with the SJSU IT Security Dept., Silicon Valley Center for AI and Cybersecurity, and the SJSU Cyber Intelligence and Security Club. Any CSU student is eligible to participate. For online attendance, please join this zoom meeting!

Please join the event at this link on the day of the event!

Guest Speaker - Omkar Nimbalkar (Adobe)

 October 21st, 5:00 PM | ISB 842, Virtual

Please join us with Omkar Nimbalkar to discuss the state of Cybersecurity, current trends, and the state of AI within Cyber. Please feel free to attend in person, or virtually at the link above!

City of San Jose: Cybersecurity Awareness Day

The City of San Jose is hosting a day of Cybersecurityy, featuring guest speakers from across the technology industry and also an opportunity to win prizes in a cybersecurity jeopardy.

 

To register for the event, please head here. For more information on the events, please head here!