Mason Staff Senate

National Cyber Security Awareness Month Contest, Events, and Tips

Information Technology Services (ITS) is hosting an event and contest in observance of National Cyber Security Awareness Month.

Event:

  • Keeping Yourself and an Organization Safe from IT Threats: Wanda Gibson, chief technology officer for Fairfax County, will speak on Wednesday, October 25, at 3 p.m. in Merten Hall, Room 1204.

For more information, visit Phishing Emails Tips from a Staff Senator

Contest:

To be entered in the contest for a gift card, go to lynda.gmu.edu and view the video “Avoiding Phishing Scams” by Jess Stratton. After viewing the video, send the completion certificate to itsoinfo@gmu.edu. Your name will be entered into the drawing for a gift card. The deadline to enter is October 31.

Gift cards are for Mason Money, Starbucks, Target, Amazon, and Chipotle. For more information, view the flyer.

Contact Karen Bates at kbates8@gmu.edu or 703-993-2906 with questions.

Tips:

Check out these tips from a staff senator for avoiding phishing scams.