Free seminar at UF teaches security awareness for Internet users

March 1, 2006

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement and SecureFlorida.org will bring a free, one-day seminar on safe computing practices to the University of Florida Reitz Student Union Auditorium on March 1.

“C-SAFE: Cyber-Security Awareness for Everyone” is hosted by the UF IT Security Team as part of its goal to raise security awareness at UF and in the Gainesville community.

This award-winning seminar will teach everyday computer users about Internet security, including how to protect their identities, finances and other sensitive data. Topics include basic cyber risks such as viruses, worms and spyware; how to handle e-mail safely such as spam, fraud and hoaxes; important online personal security such as identity theft, cyber-stalking, chatting and passwords; and additional security about networks and firewalls.

For those unable to attend the event, there will be a live stream during the event and a recorded link posted on the security Web site at: http://infosec.ufl.edu/events/csafe/. Check this page periodically for updates.

This is a free seminar, but pre-registration is required. You can find out more information about the seminar and register to reserve a seat at www.secureflorida.org.