Information Security Week 2009

Information Security week is held each year in the fall. It provides valuable information for both students and staff on various information security topics. Security Week for 2009 will be on November 9th and 10th in building 9C the Student Life Center.

Schedule for Security Week
 
  Monday November 9th Tuesday Novemeber 10th
10:00 AM    
Speaker Sam Stokes, Microsoft Jeff Holden, IT Security, Mt. SAC
Topic Windows 7 Security

Improving Student Success Through the Use of Data

  Windows 7 comes with many security features that will help you protect your privacy and your computer. You’ll see the latest tools available with Windows 7. The Research and Institutional Effectiveness (RIE) department has declared 2009-2010 to be "The Year of Improving Student Success Through the Use of Data". Data is an invaluable resource when it comes to improving Student Success, but do you know all laws and regulations concerning the privacy of student and employee data? If you work with student or employee data this presentation is for you! Covering FERPA, GLBA, Red Flag Rules, and much much more.
11:30 AM    
Speaker John Blyzka, Faculty, Mt. SAC Robert Loya, Project Director, RISSC
Topic Spear Phishing for the Big One 9 Practical Ways to Secure Your Computer For Non-Geeks
  Learn what “Phishing” is and how hackers can make a website appear legitimate.  Most important, you will learn how to determine if you are being scammed . This presentation will explain computer security issues without “geek speak”. You will not be inundated with acronyms or  required to know computer jargon to get important information about securing your computer.
1:00 PM    
Speaker Victor Zamora, Co-Chair CIS, Mt. SAC Robert Stubee, IT, Mt. SAC
Topic Security In Open Source Flash Drive Encryption
  Open Source software is free to download and use but how do you  know what’s safe? This presentation will cover the many benefits and challenges of using open source software.
Have you ever lost a flash drive and worried about someone being able to see your personal information? Come and learn how to encrypt your flash drive so you can keep your private information private. 
7:00 PM    
Speaker Jim Gau, Faculty, MTSAC Anna Carlin, Faculty, Cal Poly Pomona
Topic Comparison of VPN Technologies Computer Forensics
  Various protocols (IPSec, PPTP, L2TP, and SSL VPNs) enable users to have secured access to their corporate networks and can support the overall success of a business. This presentation will compare different types of VPN technology and demonstrate which VPN solutions best address the various scenarios most effectively.
This presentation will provide an introduction to the forensic procedures used to protect electronic evidence. Some of the topics include the “Chain of Custody” and the concept of “Bag and Tag” along with an exploration of the various software used to examine evidence.

 

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