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Phishing attacks are primary cyber security threats to NC State’s campus, requiring vigilance and action on everyone’s part to protect both personal and university data against these never-ending attacks.
In celebration of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM) in October, the Office of Information Technology (OIT), along with the NC State Department of Computer Science, ePartners Program, and NC State Engineering Foundation, will co-sponsor “Protect the Pack: Turn on 2FA” to inform campus users of the dangers of phishing attacks and security measures to protect themselves, such as Google 2-Step Verification and Duo Security, NC State’s mandatory two-factor authentication solutions.
These two-step login processes make it extremely difficult for a hacker to breach an account, thwarting up to 98 percent of all phishing attacks — typically email attempts to lure you into disclosing your personal information for nefarious uses. To protect both personal and university data, NC State requires all university employees to enroll in both Google 2-Step and Duo by Oct. 31.
October 2017 marks the 14th annual CSAM event sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security in cooperation with the National Cyber Security Alliance to increase the awareness and prevention of online security problems.
Cheri Caddy of NSA to deliver CSAM keynote
Cheri Caddy of the National Security Agency (NSA) will deliver the keynote address, “Cyber Security: The Ultimate Joint Mission,” from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10 in Stewart Theatre of the Talley Student Union.
Currently director of the Enduring Security Framework with the NSA’s public-private partnership on cyber security, Caddy leads efforts to engage the Information Technology and Defense Industrial Base sectors, along with external partners, in jointly addressing technical and operational cyber vulnerabilities and risks to both national security systems and external critical infrastructure. Formerly a National Security Council member, Caddy served as director for cyber security policy. While at the White House, she coordinated cyber security efforts for federal and state governments, the private sector and foreign partners as she shaped national security policies.
Register for this exciting event through REPORTER and join us for the opportunity to win great prizes.
2FA Days
Throughout October, OIT will offer a number of 2FA days to assist campus users with their enrollment in Google 2-Step and Duo Security. Attend a 2FA Day event to get enrolled in two-factor before the Oct. 31 deadline.
- 2FA Enrollment Workshop: Formal training session led by OIT staff. Participants will receive an overview of 2FA at NC State along with step-by-step enrollment instructions. Registration is required.
- Drop-in Sessions: Receive individual enrollment help from IT staff. Simply stop by at your convenience during the scheduled time and make sure to bring your mobile device.
- Online Q&A Sessions: Join an informal Google Hangout directly from your work space and ask IT Staff your 2FA questions. Come and go as your schedule permits. Registration is required.
Enrollment Workshops |
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| October 3 - Avent Ferry Technology Center Room 110 2:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. Registration is required. |
| October 5 - Avent Ferry Technology Center Room 110 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Registration is required. |
| October 9 - Avent Ferry Technology Center Room 110 2:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. Registration is required. |
| October 11 - Avent Ferry Technology Center Room 110 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Registration is required. |
| October 11 - College of Veterinary Medicine Main Building Room A101 2:00 .pm. - 4:00 p.m. Registration is required. |
| October 12 - Poe Hall Room 417 10:00 a.m. - noon Registration is required. |
| October 17 - Avent Ferry Technology Center Room 110 2:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. Registration is required. |
| October 19 - Avent Ferry Technology Center Room 110 2:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. Registration is required. |
| October 23 - Avent Ferry Technology Center Room 110 2:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. Registration is required. |
| October 25 - Avent Ferry Technology Center Room 110 2:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. Registration is required. |
| October 27 - Avent Ferry Technology Center Room 110 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Registration is required. |
| October 30 - Avent Ferry Technology Center Room 110 2:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. Registration is required. |
| October 31 - Avent Ferry Technology Center Room 110 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Registration is required. |
| Various Dates: CALS - Enrollment Workshop Registration is required |
Drop-In Sessions |
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| October 13 - Textiles Building Room 4415 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| October 16 - Engineering Building II Room 1221 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
| October 18 - Brooks Hall Room 203C 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
| October 20 - Nelson Hall Room NB400 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
| October 23 - Engineering Building II Room 1221 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
| October 24 - DH Hill Library ITTC 1A & B 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| October 27 - Textiles Building Room 4415 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| October 30 - Avent Ferry Technology Center Room 110 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| October 31 - Avent Ferry Technology Center Room 110 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Online Q&A Sessions |
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| October 11 - Online Noon - 1:00 p.m. Registration is required |
| October 18 - Online Noon - 1:00 p.m. Registration is required |
| October 25 - Online Noon - 1:00 p.m. Registration is required |
Prizes & Sponsors
- Apple Watch Series 2, provided by AuriStor
- Beats Powerbeats3 and Samsung Galaxy Tab, provided by CDW-G
- Amazon Fire HD Tablet, provided by Red Hat
- Music Angel Levitating Bluetooth Multi-color LED Portable Speaker, pens and sticks, provided by Duo Security
- One-day training session (2), provided by NC State Technology Training Solutions
- Web cam, Flash Drive and $25 Apple gift card, provided by Gov Connect
- YubiKeys (10), provided by Yubico
- HYPERSECU HyperFIDO Mini security keys (12), provided by the NC State Bookstores
- North Face Backpack, provided by Insight Public Sector
- Pens, notepads and buttons, provided by Maple
- Shirt and water bottle, provided by Amazon