October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! It’s the perfect time for everyone to safeguard personal information and avoid becoming a victim of cybercrime.
To help, Wake County, the City of Raleigh and the Town of Cary are partnering with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and AARP for a free series of workshops offering vital resources and information for senior residents and small businesses to stay safe.
Learn how to:
Recognize common scams
Learn about the most prevalent online threats, including phishing, identity theft and fraudulent phone calls.
Protect your information online
Discover simple, effective ways to secure your devices, manage passwords and keep your personal data safe.
Stay vigilant
Understand how to spot red flags and respond appropriately when you encounter suspicious activity.
Free events for seniors
Join AARP for an essential and empowering panel discussion designed specifically for active adults who want to take control of their online safety. Elder fraud is on the rise, so it's more important than ever to be aware of the risks and know how to protect yourself.
In this engaging and informative class, we'll focus on practical steps you can take to safeguard your personal information and avoid becoming a victim of cybercrime – we're here to help you stay one step ahead!
Why Attend?
This class is not just about information – it's about empowerment. By the end of the session, you'll feel confident in your ability to navigate the digital world safely, knowing you have the tools to protect yourself and your loved ones. Don't miss this opportunity to take control of your online security and help secure our world, one click at a time!
Who Should Attend?
This class is ideal for anyone who uses the internet, from beginners to seasoned users. Whether you're checking emails, shopping online or connecting with family, this class will give you the knowledge you need to stay cybersafe.
Free events for small businesses and entrepreneurs
Join us for engaging session designed specifically for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Cyber threats aren't just a problem for big corporations and governments – small businesses can be targets too. In fact, there is evidence that small businesses are more vulnerable to cyberattacks, not least because they sometimes lack the resources to protect themselves effectively.
This workshop will feature a guest speaker from CISA and will focus on practical steps you can take to safeguard your organization's information.
Why attend?
Cyberattacks put your money, data, and IT equipment at risk. But you can take steps to prevent this from happening.
By the end of the session, you'll feel confident in your ability to navigate the digital world safely, knowing you have the tools to protect yourself and share these tips with your employees or coworkers. Don't miss this opportunity to take control of your online security and help secure our world, one click at a time!
Who Should Attend?
This class is perfect for small business owners, entrepreneurs or anyone interested in learning how to protect themselves, their clients and their business from cyber attacks.
Light refreshments, door prizes and information tables will be part of the event.
Thank you to our partners and sponsors!
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Check out some of these best practices and tips to stay safe online:
Online criminals look for easy targets, like people who don’t take basic precautions. If we take the following four steps, we won’t be as vulnerable to their deceptive tactics. It will be much harder to scam us or steal our information.
- Recognize and report phishing
- Use strong passwords
- Turn on multi-factor authentication
- Update your software