How many people know your password?

You use passwords to protect your computer and your personal information. Someone can do a lot of damage if they know your password, so who knows yours?

How much "personal" information is on your facebook?

Information about you is valuable to crooks who want to steal your identity. Information about your likes, dislikes, and activities would be helpful to a stalker. What can someone easily find out about you?

We want to help you stay safe and secure online.

Being aware of online threats is the key to being safe while online. In addition to providing this Web site, the Office of Information Technology has invited speakers to provide cyber safety tips during the week of October 13th-17th. We'll also be in the Ferguson Center to answer questions you may have.

Schedule of Events

Click any event title for more details. (Psst ... door prizes will be awarded at all events!)

• Security Awareness at the University of Alabama
  Ashley Ewing, Information Security Officer, The University of Alabama
  Monday, October 13th, at 2 p.m. in 208 Gordon Palmer Hall
  • This talk will focus on general security awareness. What is security? Why should I worry about security? What is sensitive information? What's at stake? The talk will also include a brief discussion of records management, physical security, incidental personal use, and home computer protection.
• Fraud, ID Theft, and Your Personal Information: What You Need to Know
  Steve Swofford, President, and Kayce Bell, COO, Alabama Credit Union
  Tuesday, October 14th, at 2 p.m. in 214 Farrah Hall
  • The news regularly reports on the compromise of credit card databases, the loss or theft of personal information, and their implications to consumers. In this session, learn the difference between plastic card fraud and identify theft, and what you can do to prevent both.
• Cyberbullying
  Dr. Vivian Wright, associate professor, and Dr. Joy Burnham, assistant professor, College of Education, The University of Alabama
  Wednesday, October 15th, at 2 p.m. in 208 Gordon Palmer Hall
  • Cyberbullying is like regular bullying except it's done online through sites like Facebook and MySpace and the use of cell phones. What can individuals, parents, and schools do about the problem?
• Cyber Crime: Battling the Phantom Foe
  Dale Miskell, Supervisory Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation
  Thursday, October 16th, at 2 p.m. in 247 Bryant Hall
  • In this exciting talk, Agent Miskell will give tips for protecting yourself online and discuss recent real-life cases of identity theft, cyber stalking, and computer fraud.
• Cybersecurity in Higher Education
  Dr. John McGowan, Vice Provost and CIO, The University of Alabama
  Friday, October 17th, at 2 p.m. in 208 Gordon Palmer Hall
  • Dr. John P. McGowan joined UA as Chief Information Officer in July. He will discuss the importance of computer security to higher education and the consequences of neglecting it.