Cybersecurity Awareness Events
GW Information Technology (GW IT) is excited to promote National Cybersecurity Awareness in collaboration with the National Cyber Security Alliance. As part of this initiative, we will host a series of events aimed to enhance digital safety by sharing essential cybersecurity practices and providing valuable resources.
CyberSafe Events
CyberSafe events offer practical guidance, from Cyber Talks on everyday threats to password management tips and specialized training for IT risk owners, to help the GW community stay secure online.
| Event Title | Event Description | Date and Time | Registration Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyber Talk - Lock It Down – Easy Steps to Secure Your Mobile Device | In today’s digital world, your smartphone is more than just a communication tool—it’s your wallet, your photo album, your ID, and your gateway to the internet. But how secure is it? Lock It Down is a beginner-friendly, Cyber Talk designed to empower everyday users with practical, easy-to-follow steps to protect their mobile devices from common threats. Whether you're using an iPhone or an Android device, this session will walk you through essential settings and habits that can dramatically improve your digital safety. | Sept 18, 2025 - 10:00 AM | Register for the Webinar |
| Password Managers 411 | Memorizing passwords for the multitude of accounts and services we use is not possible. Recognizing this issue, the Cybersecurity Risk and Assurance team of GW IT Security is presenting a Cyber Talk on password managers as a solution to effective password management. In this interactive session, you will learn about the importance of maintaining unique and complex passwords for online services. Password manager benefits and features will be reviewed to assist your selection and use of these tools. Finally, you will learn about the threats of password compromises. | Sept 9, 2025 - 10:00 AM | Register for the Webinar |
| Cyber Talk – Understanding Social Engineering Methods | Join the GW IT Cybersecurity Risk and Assurance team for a Cyber Talk reviewing Social Engineering Methods. Social engineering is defined as the art of exploiting human psychology, rather than technical hacking techniques, to gain access to buildings, systems, or data. Social Engineering attacks are conducted using various methods that involve an attacker sending messages or otherwise contacting potential victims or targets. Participants in this Cyber Talk will learn more details about how cyber attackers manipulate victims into making poor choices that enables direct and indirect criminal activity. Recognition of these methods and defensive actions will also be reviewed | Sept 4, 2025 - 10:00 AM | Register for the Webinar |
| Cyber Talk – Lock It Down: Easy Steps to Secure Your Mobile Device | In today's digital world, your smartphone is more than just a communication tool—it’s your wallet, your photo album, your ID, and your gateway to the internet. But how secure is it? Lock It Down is a beginner-friendly, Cyber Talk designed to empower everyday users with practical, easy-to-follow steps to protect their mobile devices from common threats. Whether you're using an iPhone or an Android device, this session will walk you through essential settings and habits that can dramatically improve your digital safety. | Aug 21, 2025 - 10:00 AM | Register for the Webinar |
| Cyber Talk – CyberSafe@Home | Join the GW IT Cybersecurity Risk and Assurance team for review of Cybersecurity precautions you can take to protect yourself and your family at home. Cyber attackers are always looking for targets whether at home, school, or work. In this session, participants will learn about topics and techniques to secure your own and your family’s data and devices. Topics will include home networks, parental controls, web filtering, and password managers among other topics. | Aug 7, 2025 - 10:00 AM | Register for the Webinar |
| Cyber Talk – CyberSafe Travel | While you’re taking a break or vacation, cyber attackers remain hard at work trying to compromise your data. Join the GW IT cybersecurity risk and assurance team for an overview of precautions and practices to maintain and enhance cybersecurity while traveling. Topics in this Cyber Talk will include securing your devices, connecting to WiFi networks, special considerations when traveling internationally, and more. | Aug 5, 2025 - 11:00 AM | Register for the Webinar |
| IT Risk Owners Orientation | Vendor provided solutions present potential data and operational security risks. This webinar will review the IT Risk Management Framework and risk identification and mitigation workflow. | July 11, 2025 - 10:00 AM | Register for the Webinar |
| Cyber Talk – Password Managers 411 | Memorizing passwords for the multitude of accounts and services we use is not possible. Recognizing this issue, the Cybersecurity Risk and Assurance team of GW IT Security is presenting a Cyber Talk on password managers as a solution to effective password management. | July 10, 2025 - 1:00 PM | Register for the Webinar |
| Cyber Talk – Phishing@GW | Cybersecurity staff will discuss techniques to identify and email phishing attacks targeting GW. Social engineering attacks target hundreds of faculty, staff, students each month. This session will review actual example messages and share tips on avoiding account compromises or even worse impacts. | July 10, 2025 - 10:00 AM | Register for the Webinar |
| Cyber Talk – CyberSafe Travel | While you’re taking a break or vacation, cyber attackers remain hard at work trying to compromise your data. Join the GW IT cybersecurity risk and assurance team for a 45-minute overview of precautions and practices to maintain and enhance cybersecurity while traveling. | July 9, 2025 - 3:00 PM | Register for the Webinar |
Cybersecurity Awareness Month - Oct. 2024
| Event Title | Event Description | Date and Time | Registration Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uniting Women in Cyber Conference (UWIC) | The UWIC 2024 conference unites a powerful and diverse network of leaders, experts, and practitioners from across sectors and industries to discuss lessons learned, emerging trends and practices, and to determine actionable cybersecurity strategies. | Oct 1 - 8:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. | External conference supported by College of Professional Studies |
| Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 Kick-off | Celebrating 20 years of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we reflect on past successes and future challenges. Since 2004, October has been dedicated to online safety and security | Oct 2 - 2:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. | External Webinar |
| Webinar: The Good, The Bad, The Awareness: Navigating AI in Everyday Security | AI enhances digital security by detecting threats but also poses risks like deepfakes and cyberattacks. This event offers tips to recognize and avoid AI-driven threats to protect data. | Oct 8 - 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. | Zoom Webinar |
| Information Tables – HR Open Enrollment Fest | Visit the Cybersecurity Awareness table at Open Enrollment Fest to meet GW IT staff, ask cybersecurity questions, test your knowledge, and grab some giveaways. | Oct 8 - 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. | Join in-person at Enterprise Hall |
| Information Tables – HR Open Enrollment Fest | Visit the Cybersecurity Awareness table at Open Enrollment Fest to meet GW IT staff, ask cybersecurity questions, test your knowledge, and grab some giveaways. | Oct 9 - 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. | Join in-person at the University Student Center |
| Information Table | Visit the Cybersecurity Awareness table at Gelman Library to meet GW IT staff, ask cybersecurity questions, test your knowledge, and grab some giveaways. | Oct 15 - 10:00 A.M. -2:00 P.M. | Join in-person at Gelman Library (entrance level) |
| Cybersecurity Awareness Game Event: Are You Aware! | Join our interactive cybersecurity game event for Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Test your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and win prizes. Open to all GW Community members. | Oct 16 - 12:00 P.M. - 12:30 P.M. | Join in-person at Student Center: 311 or online with Zoom |
| Cyber Talk – Password Managers 411 | Cyber Talks are 30 minutes sessions designed to create cybersecurity awareness through sharing of news, trends, tips and best practices. In this session, good password practices will be reviewed, as will strategies and tools for effective password management. | Oct 16 - 10:00 A.M.- 10:30 A.M. | Zoom Webinar |
| Cyber Talk - Supervisors Guide to Cybersecurity Training on Talent@GW | Cyber Talks are 30 minutes sessions designed to create cybersecurity awareness through sharing of news, trends, tips and best practices. In this session, GW managers and supervisors will learn to identify cybersecurity training options and assign these to staff through Talent@GW. | Oct 17 - 11:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. | Zoom Webinar |
| Information Tables – HR Open Enrollment Fest | Visit the Cybersecurity Awareness table at Open Enrollment Fest to meet GW IT staff, ask cybersecurity questions, test your knowledge, and grab some giveaways. | Oct 22 - 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. | Join in-person at the University Student Center |
| Securing the Vote: Enhancing Election Security and Preparing our Workforce for the 2024 Elections | FedInsider’s 2024 Elections event, in partnership with the GW College of Professional Studies, to explore the challenges and solutions facing election security. | Oct 22 - 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. | External Webinar |
| Cyber Talk – What to know – Did I just receive a social engineering message? | Join the GW IT Cybersecurity Risk and Assurance team for a 30-minute Cyber Talk on identifying social engineering attacks. Learn specific approaches, immediate actions, and resources to help if you fall victim. | Oct 23 - 11:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. | Zoom Webinar |
| Information Table | Visit the Cybersecurity Awareness table at Innovation Hall to meet GW IT staff, ask cybersecurity questions, test your knowledge, and grab some giveaways. | Oct 24 - 10:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. | Join in-person at Innovation Hall (lobby) |
| Cyber Talk - Phishing Attacks @ GW | Cybersecurity staff will discuss identifying email phishing attacks targeting GW. This session will review real examples and share tips to avoid account compromises and other impacts. | Oct 24 - 1:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M. | Zoom Webinar |
Cybersecurity Awareness Week - Apr. 2024
| Event Title | Event Description | Date and Time | Registration Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity Management Day 2024 Virtual Conference | In its fourth year, the 2024 Virtual Conference is bringing together identity and security leaders and practitioners from all over the world to learn and engage. Registration is free! | April 9 - 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. | Register |
| Pop-up Table MVC - Ames Hall Patio | Stop by Ames Hall front patio and meet members of GW IT. Ask us questions related to security best practices, check your cybersecurity knowledge, and get giveaway items. | April 9 - 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. | No registration required |
| Pop-up Table FB - Student Center H Street Terrace | Stop by the Foggy Bottom Student Center and meet members of GW IT. Ask us questions related to security best practices, check your cybersecurity knowledge, and get giveaway items. | April 10 - 10:30 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. | No registration required |
| Password Vaults: Securing Your Digital Life | The session will include an overview of how password vaults contribute to cybersecurity and how they support effective methods of Two Step Authentication (2SA). | April 10 - 2:30 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. | Register |
| Pop-up Table Innovation Hall - GW School of Nursing | Stop by Innovation Hall and meet members of GW IT. Ask us questions related to security best practices, check your cybersecurity knowledge, and get giveaway items. | April 11 - 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. | No registration required |
| Digital Identity – The Good, The Bad and the Ugly | Join Bruce Esposito, Global IAM Strategist at One Identity, to discuss the concept of a singular digital identity and explore its potential impacts on the future. | April 11, 2024 10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. | Register |
| Access to High Performance Computing with Open OnDemand and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | Interactive session focusing on using OnDemand and Virtual Desktop infrastructure to access GW High Performance Computing resources. | April 11, 2024 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. | Register |