PLEASE NOTE: Sessions for Semester 1 2023 are now available!
All sessions last 1 hour.
Students can book via the Event Booking Service (search for Information Security)
Staff can book via People & Money (Link goes direct to a list of sessions, or go to Learning and search for Information Security)
| Date | Time | Session | Location | Description |
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27/09/2023 01/11/2023 27/11/2023 |
10:00 10:00 10:00 |
How Hackers attack |
Online - Blackboard Collaborate |
This session looks at the techniques cyber criminals use to infiltrate organisations. A number of real-world ploys are discussed along with advice on how to protect yourself from compromise. This session is non-technical and of benefit to everyone. |
| 04/10/2023 03/11/2023 28/11/2023 | 10:00 10:00 10:00 |
Hacking Humans |
Online - Blackboard Collaborate |
This hour-long online session looks at social engineering, the manipulation of the natural human tendency to trust, and how cyber criminals use techniques to scam people out of credentials and data. The session finishes with a look at the cyber kill chain with specific reference to the individual, from the criminal perspective. |
| 11/10/2023 14/11/2023 29/11/2023 | 10:00 10:00 10:00 |
My neighbour hacked my toothbrush! |
Online - Blackboard Collaborate |
It has been said the geeks will inherit the earth, and when they do, they will put wi-fi everywhere! But as we connect our devices to the internet, criminals are turning their attention, not only to smart cities but to the smart devices in our kitchens and living rooms. This session considers the security implications of the Internet of Things (IoT) and provides top tips to consider when connecting devices in your home. |
| 25/10/2023 22/11/2023 30/11/2023 | 10:00 10:00 10:00 |
Mobile Phone Security |
Online - Blackboard Collaborate |
This talk provides a high-level overview of mobile phones and the security landscape they operate within. The attack surface along with examples of threats are highlighted along with top ten security tips to help with securing mobile devices. |
| 01/12/2022 | 10:00 | Hacking, Cybercrime and the Movies: Why Cyber Needs a Makeover | Online - Blackboard Collaborate | This presentation explores how the media has portrayed hacking and cybersecurity, featuring some classic films and the elements they get right and wrong. The talk concludes with suggesting that the image of cyber needs to change and poses the question does the present media portrayal limit the pool of potential candidates looking for a career in security. |