Computer Security Awareness Video Contest for College Students

Created by Lisa Gesner (EDUCAUSE) on January 11, 2007

The EDUCAUSE/Internet2 Computer and Network Security Task Force, in cooperation with the ResearchChannel, is conducting its second annual contest in search of short computer security awareness videos developed by college students for college students. The 2007 contest is sponsored by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA). Winners will receive cash prizes. This is a good opportunity for students to gain experience and for campuses to gain recognition. The videos will be featured on the Security Task Force Web site and may be used in campus security awareness campaigns. A promotional packet is available to help with on-campus promotion. The video submission deadline is March 15.

Ideas for topics include:

Botnets
Computer maintenance
Cybersafety tips: how to protect yourself online, including social networking sites
Encrypting files/e-mails
Global cybercrime: includes theft, extortion, denial of service, and Web defacement
Guidelines or suggestions for effective passwords
Physical security
Safeguarding data: confidentiality, privacy, and identity theft
Security of wireless/mobile devices
Security risks of P2P filesharing applications
Security updates, antivirus (AV) software, and firewalls
Spyware and phishing

Learn more on the contest Web site.

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		Computer Security Awareness Video Contest for College Students Created by Lisa Gesner (EDUCAUSE) on January 11, 2007 The EDUCAUSE/Internet2 Computer and Network Security Task Force, in cooperation with the ResearchChannel, is conducting its second annual contest in search of short computer security awareness videos developed by college students for college students. The 2007 contest is sponsored by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA). Winners will receive cash prizes. This is a good opportunity for students to gain experience and for campuses to gain recognition. The videos will be featured on the Security Task Force Web site and may be used in campus security awareness campaigns. A promotional packet is available to help with on-campus promotion. The video submission deadline is March 15. Ideas for topics include: Botnets Computer maintenance Cybersafety tips: how to protect yourself online, including social networking sites Encrypting files/e-mails Global cybercrime: includes theft, extortion, denial of service, and Web defacement Guidelines or suggestions for effective passwords Physical security Safeguarding data: confidentiality, privacy, and identity theft Security of wireless/mobile devices Security risks of P2P filesharing applications Security updates, antivirus (AV) software, and firewalls Spyware and phishing Learn more on the contest Web site. EDUCAUSE News \| computer security awareness \| Cybersecurity \| EDUCAUSE News \| film studies \| Security Awareness \| Students Lisa's blog Login or register to post comments 5034 reads
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