Student Inform—September 30, 2024
Editor's note: October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Join us for a series of events designed to help you protect your data—and your students'—with practical strategies and expert tips. Don’t miss the presentations by FBI Supervisory Special Agent Dayne Henriques, as well as KSU's own Dr. Andy Green and Dr. Humayun Zafar. Check out the event details below!
- Cybersecurity Events
- Help Improve KSU Technology Services!
- Student Employees: Complete Cybersecurity Awareness Training by October 31
Cybersecurity Events
To Report or Not to Report? Extending Protection Motivation Theory to Vulnerability Discovery and Disclosure
Join us for a talk by Dr. Andy Green (Assistant Professor of Information Security and Assurance at KSU). You will hear about his insights on the struggles of vulnerability researchers as they look for weaknesses in software, hardware, and other systems that could be exploited by cybercriminals.
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1–1:30 p.m. via Teams—Register on Owl Life
FBI Files
The FBI is the leading federal agency to investigate cyber-attacks and intrusions. Join this talk to gain inside knowledge from Supervisory Special Agent Dayne Henriques about common online crimes and risks so you know how to protect yourself from identity theft, ransomware, spoofing and phishing, and other online threats.
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 11–11:30 a.m. via Teams—Register on Owl Life
AI Voice Automated Cloning Scams
Did your distressed mother just call you for help? Are you certain it was your mother? Artificial Intelligence technology is advancing rapidly and available to a large audience. Not all uses of AI are to make our lives easier. Learn how to spot AI voice scams in this engaging talk by Dr. Humayun Zafar (Professor of Information Security and Assurance).
Tuesday, Oct, 22, 11–11:30 a.m. via Teams—Register on Owl Life
Help Improve KSU Technology Services!
We want to hear from you! Your feedback on IT services at KSU helps us improve your experience.
Join us this Wednesday, Oct. 2, between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. in the Academic Learning Center (Kennesaw).
What will you do?
- Spill: Test KSU's new service portal, and share your perspective—you'll be among the first to explore it and provide feedback on what works well and what could be improved.
- Spin: Spin the "prize wheel" for a reward.
Can't make it this week? No problem! We'll have additional "spill and spin" events throughout Fall 2024:
- Wednesday, Oct. 30, between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. in the Carmichael Student Center (Kennesaw)
- Wednesday, Nov. 6, between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. in the Academic Learning Center (Kennesaw)
- Thursday, Nov. 14, between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. in the lobby of the Atrium Building (Marietta)
Mark your calendars, and let’s make IT at KSU even better—together!
Student Employees: Complete Cybersecurity Awareness Training by October 31
The University System of Georgia (USG) requires all KSU employees, including student assistants, to complete Cybersecurity Awareness Training by October 31.
The training is available on KnowBe4, the USG's cybersecurity training platform. You can access it via a link included in the email you received from donotreply@know.be4.com on August 30 with the subject line [EXTERNAL] You've been enrolled in the Fall 2024 Cybersecurity Awareness Training.
UITS is here for you! If you have questions or concerns, please contact the KSU Service Desk.
