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October is Cyber-Security Month
Photos and story by James Hill
This month is National Cyber Security Awareness Month is an annual effort to increase awareness and prevention of online security problems, promoted by the EDUCAUSE/Internet2 Computer and Network Security Task Force. PCC takes part in the annual campaign, joining forces with a range of organizations from the public and private sector to expand cyber-security awareness on campuses across the country. For October, it is highlighting a new topic each week, putting flyers and reference tips cards around the district.
Some topics covered will include:
– Password protection
– Viruses and Worms
– Malicious Web pages
– Copyright infringement
– Wireless security
– Phishing
You can find security tips, videos, and presentations, along with a link to free computer security tools at: www.pcc.edu/resources/tss/info-security/
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »