Weekly Feed—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
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
Friendly reminder: All employees are required to complete Fall 2024 Cybersecurity Awareness Training by Oct. 31. UITS Office of Cybersecurity staff will be happy to facilitate departmental training sessions by request. Sessions can be conducted via Microsoft Teams or in person. Please submit all requests by Oct. 7 via the KSU Service Desk.
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!
Technology Workshops, Week of Sep. 30
Intro to Canva
Participants will learn the basics of creating eye-catching designs using Canva's user-friendly graphic design platform. They’ll explore features like templates, fonts, colors, and elements, gaining practical skills for creating visually appealing graphics and presentations.
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2–3 p.m.—Register for this workshop
Getting Started with Microsoft Copilot
Join us for an engaging workshop delving into the exciting world of Microsoft Copilot, a powerful AI (artificial intelligence) tool that can generate text, images, and summaries. Learn best practices for using Copilot securely to protect your data as you ask Copilot to answer questions, generate creative content, and even proofread your writing. Whether you’re looking to write a compelling story, create a unique image, or simply make your day-to-day tasks easier, this workshop will help you master AI at KSU!
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2–3 p.m.—Register for this workshop
Check out our complete selection of Fall 2024 workshops!
We also provide technology training one-on-one or for KSU groups or classes by request.
