October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, serving as the perfect opportunity to explore new cyber trends and evaluate our own cyber hygiene. From updating passwords to backing up data, there are many ways to celebrate cybersecurity and its many facets this month, and every month!
This year's theme is “Secure Our World,” highlighting the importance of safeguarding our digital lives in an increasingly interconnected world. Cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility, and NCASM offers an opportunity to raise awareness about best practices, how to build resilience, and promoting proactive steps in protecting personal, academic, and professional data. At our university, technology is at our core, and we foster a culture of security and learning, empowering our community to defend against evolving threats and ensuring a safer digital future for everyone.
Capitol Technology University will be hosting and attending many cyber events in promotion of this critical field of study for NCASM. Participants are invited to join us at one or all our events to learn more about cybersecurity and the ways that you can help to "secure our world" and become an advocate for systems and data protection.
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCASM) Events:
October 1 | All Day
Uniting Women in Cyber (UWIC) Conference
Capitol Tech is an event sponsor with featured speakers from our Center for Women in Cyber (CWC). View UWIC page.
October 5 | 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cyber Saturday
We invite high school and community college students and their parents to join us for a day of exciting, cybersecurity and gaming themed activities and to learn more about our cyber programs. Registration Link.
October 15 | Time TBD
Guest Speaker Webinar with Ron Hill. Registration Link Pending.
October 19 | 12:00 –1:00 p.m.
Women in Cyber Leadership Series Webinars
The CWC will host a special Cap Tech Talk webinar with Dr. Michaela Iorga titled, “Core Principles of Cybersecurity Research Through the Outcome Lens.” Registration Link.
October 22 | Time TBD
Guest Speaker Webinar with Fatou Sankare. Registration Link Pending.
October 26 | All Day
Capture the Flag Competition
The CWC and Capitol Tech’s Cyber Battle Team, Signal 9, will be hosting a CTF training session for members of ManTech and the PGCC WiCyS Student Chapter.
October 29 | Time TBD
Guest Speaker Webinar with Ronald McClellan. Registration Link Pending.
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