Workshop to teach students how to protect identity
One in 20 Americans risk being a victim of identity theft this year, according to the research firm Javelin Strategies.
In order to combat this growing pattern of dissolving Internet safety, Library Services will be offering a workshop on Internet safety.
This workshop will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday in Room 4450 of Booth Library. To register for the event, go to the Booth Library website; however, space is limited.
Brian Hyder from the library services in Booth Library will be leading the workshop. Hyder has led workshops on topics ranging from Microsoft PowerPoint and Panthermail to various technology related safety and security topics.
Identity theft, according to the Federal Trade Commission, “occurs when someone uses your personal identifying information, like your name, Social Security number or credit card number, without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes.”
Hyder will be discussing how students and staff can protect their personal information on the Internet to prevent identity theft and other Internet safety hazards.
“The workshop consists of an informative and thought provoking presentation with open discussion encouraged,” Hyder said.
The workshop deals with topics involving online, and “off-line” activities, which have implications for safety, security and protection of personal information that most people have never considered, Hyder said.
Computer viruses, laws, hacking, and many other topics will be discussed, he said.
“All the technologies that will be discussed relate back to the Internet as the backbone of our lives,” Hyder said.
The discussions will leave those who attend with defensive strategies for whatever they are doing online, Hyder said.
“The core benefit attendees will find in the workshop is the ability to identify the real threats they face on an individual level,” Hyder said.
Samantha McDaniel can be reached at 581-2812
