Cybersecurity Essentials for Seniors (New)

 

Designated Saturdays

Session 1 (Lecture) • 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. • Mackey Auditorium/Zoom

September 13

Session 2 (Interactive lecture and workshop) • 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. •
Shapiro ABCD

October 11

Pre-registration Required: Watch the weekly OLLI newsletters for more information.

Prerequisites: Portable devices should be brought to this activity fully charged. Before attending, device(s) must be connected to the Eduroam Wi-Fi network. For those not connected, follow the CSUF-OLLI Wi-Fi Access instructions on the OLLI home page or attend OLLI Tech Help (held every Friday from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. in Room 20) for assistance.

Older adults are becoming increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, making them prime targets for various forms of online exploitation. In collaboration with CSUF’s Orange County Cyber Innovation Clinic (OCCIC), OLLI members will learn practical skills to protect themselves and their devices (phones, tablets and computers). Specific threats such as phishing, vishing and smishing scams, financial fraud and malicious software will be discussed, and attendees will learn how to protect themselves. The interactive lecture and workshop will focus on these common cyber threats. Attendees will watch live demonstrations and participate in interactive exercises on their own devices to help them recognize these threats. Weaknesses will be identified, and highly rated products may be recommended to strengthen the device’s security. This course is taught by CSUF industry-certified CSUF students and overseen by CSUF faculty. Register for both sessions using TouchNet so that adequate support can be provided. See the weekly OLLI newsletters for more information.

Instructors: OCCIC Industry-Certified CSUF Students     

Coordinators: Tom LaCasa, Roz Charles and Danny Torres     

Tech Coordinator: Paul Herrick