October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) , is an annual initiative to raise awareness around cybersecurity issues and to empower everyone to protect your personal data in our highly digitized world.
- Week 1: Don’t Get Scammed: Protect Yourself Online
- Week 2: AI Basics
- Week 3: AI Deepfakes and Threats
- Week 4: Google@UH: Drive and Workspace Basics and Tips
- Week 5: Research Regulations
Week 1 – Don’t Get Scammed: Protect Yourself Online
Learn about common cyber scams, from phishing emails to fraudulent websites, and protect your personal information. This webinar will provide real world threat examples from federal and local perspectives, essential tips, and best practices to help you navigate the digital world safely and securely.
Webinar Recording: NCSAM 2025 Week 1 Recording
Presentation Slides: NCSAM 2025 Week 1 Slides
Additional Resources:
- Scam Stopper Flier 1: Link to flier 1
- Scam Stopper Flier 2: Link to flier 2
Week 2 – AI Basics
This presentation covers AI’s core concepts, including Machine Learning and Large Language Models, with examples. It also discusses AI hallucinations, bias, and their potential impacts, stressing data privacy and recommending ITS-sponsored AI tools for safe and effective use.
Webinar Recording: NCSAM 2025 Week 2 Recording
Presentation Slides: NCSAM 2025 Week 2 Slides
Week 3 – AI Deepfakes and Threats
This webinar explores the growing threat of AI deepfakes, examining how this technology is used for fraud and disinformation campaigns. Strategies to recognize deepfakes will be discussed and documented cases of deepfake scams will be presented.
Webinar Recording: This webinar will not be recorded
Presentation Slides:
- Text-only PDF of NCSAM 2025 Week 3 content
- Accessible Word document copy of NCSAM 2025 Week 3 content (No images)
Week 4 – Google@UH: Drive and Workspace Basics and Tips
Learn about features in Google Drive and Workspace that may help with security and productivity. This webinar will familiarize you with:
- Security settings and accessibility features
- Effective storage management
- Delegated accounts and Groups for collaboration
- Mail merges to streamline communication
- And more!
Webinar Recording: NCSAM 2025 Week 4 Recording
Presentation Slides: Link coming soon
Week 5 – Research Regulations
Faculty, staff, and administrators who are part of the research community are invited to attend the semesterly briefing on research regulations and security. This informational briefing is intended for principal investigators, researchers, administrators and support staff who work with research data. The session will address UH’s research security program, security threats, and compliance and disclosure requirements.
Webinar Recording: NCSAM 2025 Week 5 Recording
Presentation Slides: