Helping you stay safe online is important to us at the County of Barrhead, which is why we remain committed to being GetCyberSafe champions, and proclaimed October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month!Throughout Cyber Month, join 2 FREE webinars:
Oct 2, 2024, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Designed for individuals with beginner technical knowledge, this workshop will help equip you with the information and tools to:
- Create strong passwords and passphrases
- Download apps safely
- Help you avoid online scams
Oct 21, 2024, 12:30-2:00pm
Designed for individuals with beginner to intermediate technical knowledge, this workshop looks at how to keep your devices and your personal life secure online. Topics will include how to:
- Secure your accounts and devices
- Keep your devices safe from malware
- Prevent and deal with cyberstalking
In an increasingly digital world, cyber security for kids is critical! Find great resources to teach cybersecurity with your kids under 16 with KnowBe4's Interactive Activity Kits!
Join Generation Cyber Safe!
Week 1: The Most SECURE Generation
Want to be part of the most secure generation? You can start by taking small steps to improve your account security. Let's get cyber safe together! Learn about securing your accounts here:
Week 2: The Most RESOURCEFUL Generation
Every generation needs the right tools to succeed, especially when it comes to online safety! Find a wealth of tools below to help you learn to be resourceful when it comes to cyber safety!
Week 3: The Most SOCIAL Generation
Something all generations have in common is the need to stay connected. When it comes to being online, there are some threats that can come with staying social. This week, we’ll discuss knowing how to spot the signs of phishing, and how to avoid over sharing online:
- Securing your social media accounts
- Spotting cyber threats on social media
- Cyber safe social media toolkit
Week 4: The Most PROACTIVE Generation
Get proactive with your cyber safety! Generation Cyber Safe can help you overcome online threats you might encounter at work. Get Cyber Safe by learning about backups, virtualization, and more:
- Device backup & storage
- Small business cyber safe guide
- Quick guide to cyber security for small businesses
Week 5: The Most HELPFUL Generation
Being part of any generation, including Generation Cyber Safe, means being able to pass on valuable knowledge to the next gen! Share your Cyber Safe knowledge with friends, family and colleagues so they can Get Cyber Safe too! Here's some great ways to share cyber safety with others:
Thanks for following along with us this Cyber Month 2024!
Making cyber security easy and accessible is important! We hope you learned a lot, and will continue to stay cyber safe all year long!
