CHESTER and MIDLOTHIAN, Va. – Technology impacts us in so many ways. It helps us perform tasks; gives us access to resources; runs our power grids and automobiles; keeps us in touch with family and friends; and so much more. We rely upon it for work and in our personal lives, and while technology is often an asset, it can present dangers. Stories about stolen bank information, credit card numbers, tax records, health documents, photographs and identities are frequently in the headlines, as are tales of online bullying, stalking, scams and threats.
Learn what steps you can take to protect yourself and your family against online risks by attending Safe and Secure Online Training, hosted by John Tyler Community College in partnership with ISC2 Richmond Metro Chapter. During this event, security experts will share their expertise, providing guidance on practices people of all ages can use to stay safe while online. Safe and Secure Online Training will take place Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in Hamel Hall, room H109 at Tyler’s Midlothian Campus, located at 800 Charter Colony Parkway. There is no charge to attend, and this event is open to adults and children. Registration is required.
To sign up for Safe and Secure Online Training, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/isc2-safe-and-secure-online-tickets-28308261773. For more information, contact Dr. Mark Cohen, professor of information technology at John Tyler, at mcohen@jtcc.edu or 804-594-1491.
If you have an interest in learning about careers that tie to cyber security, then also join John Tyler Community College for its second annual Modern Makers Open House on Thursday, November 3, 2016. Information about this event may be found at www.jtcc.edu/modernmakers.
John Tyler Community College is the fifth largest of the 23 community colleges in Virginia. With campuses in Chester and Midlothian and off-campus classrooms throughout the area, John Tyler offers affordable, quality programs for students who want to earn a degree or certificate, transfer to a four-year college or university, train for the workforce, or switch careers. The College, which served more than 14,100 students during the 2015-16 academic year, offers more than 60 majors, including associate degrees and certificates. The institution also serves more than 13,000 non-credit trainees and over 1,000 companies and government agencies annually through the Community College Workforce Alliance.
