11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Murphy Lobby

KICKOFF PARTY!

Join Information Security staff in the lobby of Murphy to launch the campus' month-long celebration of National Computer Security Awareness Month!  Grab some refreshments, a printed calendar of events and try your hand at some security games for prizes!

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Clendening Auditorium

Ask Anything!

Information Security staff will be available for an informal "Ask Anything!" session where we'll answer any/all questions you want to know about computer security but never had someone (for free) to ask. So come, bring your questions and...ask anything!

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

B018 School of Nursing

How HIPAA Security Affects Research

This presentation will address the HIPAA Security Rule and how it affects the conduct of human subjects research and research data.

Presenter:  Thomas Field, HIPAA Compliance Manager

Unable to attend?  Click here to download and view the slides from this presentation.

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

1050 School of Nursing

Effective September 1, 2007 the process for transferring large and secure files by KUMC faculty will be made even easier with the new application: Secure File Transfer, an automated service located at: https://securefiles.kumc.edu . Overview sessions introducing users to SecureFiles will demonstrate SecureFiles features.

Presenter:  Dianne Griffin, IR Trainer

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Clendening Auditorium

Home Computer Security

Don't be a target!  There are some simple ways to make your PC and home network more secure.  Learn the basics of home PC and home network security.  Topics include safe browsing, patching, firewalls and wireless security.  Harden your home PC and keep yourself from becoming a target for hackers.

Presenters:  Daniel Van Meter, Systems Security Engineer, and Kyle Crane, Network Security Engineer

Unable to attend?  Click here to download and view the slides from this presentation.

11:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

1050 School of Nursing

Children and the Internet:  Protecting the Online Family

While the information superhighway offers exciting and unprecedented opportunities for children and families to obtain and share information, it also has its dangerous potholes. By knowing the dangers of the Internet and how to avoid them, you can help protect your children from being victimized. Come and learn what your children have access to on the Internet and who has access to your children.

Presenter:   Special Agent Alison Sutton, Defense Criminal Investigative Services

Unable to attend?  Slides are unavailable, but click here to download the handouts in .zip format.

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

2001 Miller

Have You Seen My Laptop? How to Protect Yourself in a Mobile World

We all own or use at least one of them - a laptop, tablet, PDA, iPod, USB drive or other mobile device.   But do we really think about the consequences of losing it or it getting stolen?  This discussion will cover ways you can protect your mobile device and the information stored on it.

*recommended for all employees using KUMC-owned laptops or PDAs

Presenter:  Sherry Callahan, Director of Information Security

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12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lied Auditorium

Out of Thin Air: How to use Wireless at Home, on Campus or on the Road

Presenters: Sherry Callahan, Director of Information Security; Daniel VanMeter, System Security Specialist; Kyle Crane, Network Security Specialist

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

1026 Orr-Major

Over the last few years, methods for executing Internet attacks have been quietly evolving.  The shift has remained subtle, but enterprises that ignore newer attack methods may experience significant losses.  Hacker's motivation for launching attacks has changed.  Today's attacks are driven by profit, not glory and fame.  Organizations need to examine their existing safeguards, and see what new evolving threats may exist and what they need to do to protect their business.

Presenter:  Erik Hjelmstad, Security Architect, IBM\Internet Security Systems

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

1050 School of Nursing

Who Stole My Research? Copyright and Open Access in the Sciences

This presentation described current publishing models in the sciences and will focus on copyright issues and open access as they relate to authors, research funders, readers, libraries, publishers and other stakeholders. The discussion included: current copyright law, Open Access publishing, Creative Commons licenses and Science Commons for sharing science data.

Presenter: Crystal Cameron-Vedros, Head of Document Delivery & Copyright Compliance

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lied Auditorium

Identity Theft:  When Bad Things Happen to Your Good Name

Could you be one of the millions of American that are a victim of identity theft? Every day, criminals are using increasingly sophisticated methods such as phishing emails and other scams to steal identities. Join us to learn what you can do to avoid becoming an identity theft victim. 

Presenters:  Sherry Callahan, Director of Information Security

Unable to attend?  Click here to download and view the slides and handouts from this presentation.

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lied Auditorium

Tired of all that spam in your inbox?  Join us for this presentation on how to combat spam both at home and at work (yes, you can do it!) and test your skills at recognizing phishing and pharming scams.  We'll also talk about other prevalent scams, how they work, how to recognize them and what to do if it happens to you.

Presenters:  Sherry Callahan, Director of Information Security, and Kyle Crane, Network Security Specialist

Unable to attend?  Click here to download and view the slides from this presentation.

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

1025 Orr-Major

I Bought What?!  How to Shop Safely Online

With the holidays right around the corner, many of us will turn to Internet shopping to avoid the crowds and find terrific bargains.  But it's not as simple as just clicking a mouse.  We'll give you practical tips for how, with a little effort, you can make your e-shopping experience safer.

Presenter:  Sherry Callahan, Director of Information Security

Unable to attend?  Click here to download and view the slides from this presentation.

UPDATE 10/29/2007 6:30 a.m. 

Oh, no!  One of today's presenters is ill, so today's session on Top 10 FREE Security Tools has been moved to this Wednesday, October 31st from 12 to 1 p.m.  The new location will be announced here later today (check the October 31st listing below.)  Please accept our sincere apologies and we hope you will join us for the rescheduled session. 

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m

Lied Auditorium

Surfing the internet these days can be like traversing a land mine. Threats like adware, spyware, and phishing lurk behind seemingly innocent web sites. But McAfee is now proving a free tool called SiteAdvisor that can help you navigate the web safely and securely.  KUMC will be installing this on all PCs in the near future, but you can download this for home use also!

Presenter: Santino Salyards, McAfee Security

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m

Lied Auditorium

(Rescheduled from Monday, October 29)

Top 10 FREE Security Tools (that you should have if you don't already)

Security can seem complex and whose software can you REALLY trust?  Attendees will receive a free CD with the top 10 security software applications and tips on how to use them to make sure your home PC and network are secure.

Presenter:  Daniel Van Meter, Systems Security Specialist; Kyle Crane, Network Security Specialist; and Sherry Callahan, Director of Information Security

Unable to attend?  Click here to download and view the slides from this presentation.