Northeast Ohio Regional Library System - Event Information
Event Name:
Cyber Security for ALL Staff
Competency:
Essential Technology Skills, and Safety and Security
Description:
This informational online workshop will focus on security threats stemming from user activities. Topics of concern will be emails, password protection, and Internet safety. For example, identifying suspicious or fraudulent emails, knowing how to respond to information requests within emails, and eliminating spam messages.
Password protection topics include the creation and storage of passwords as well as utilization of advanced security features such as biometrics, pin numbers, and two-step-authentication. The need and usage of password managers will also be discussed. Finally, a review of Internet safety will be discussed as it pertains to keeping sensitive information safe from hackers. Other topics may be introduced as time permits.
Learning Objectives:
Learn more about security threats and your role in protecting the library
Importance of Passwords
Internet Safety
Presenter:
John Paul, Business owner and operator of Winsoft Computer Education.
John is a business owner and private consultant. His company: Winsoft Computer Education, has provided corporate training and consulting to business organizations for over twenty years. During this time, he has been a frequent trainer to libraries throughout Ohio. John specializes in Microsoft applications but has trained on many platforms. His courses include Office applications, Adobe, Project Management, database management, report writing, and more. In addition to training, John provides consulting services, focusing particularly on database creation for managing projects, departments, or company-wide functions.