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title: "October is Cyber Security Awareness Month"
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author: "Ran Luo"
created: 2024-09-30T21:32:34Z
updated: 2024-10-10T20:02:41Z
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url: "https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/112/mynews/articles/student-news/14689/october-is-cyber-security-awareness-month"
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# October is Cyber Security Awareness Month

October is **[Cyber Security Awareness Month](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/185/it-security/wiki/view/14477/cyber-security-awareness-month-2024)** at Seneca Polytechnic.

As the internet continues to play an increasingly bigger role in more facets of our lives, the need to protect ourselves and our data when we are online has never been greater.

This month, enhance your knowledge on the topic of cybersecurity and have some fun in the process by:

- Testing your cybersecurity know-how by participating in the Phishing Derby
- Playing the [Security Awareness online game](https://www.senecapolytechnic.org/)
- Completing the Foundational Online Security Awareness digital badge
- Checking out insightful [blogs](https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/185/it-security/blogs) on how to be cyber safe and savvy in the digital age

- Stopping by one of the following in-person booths for valuable cybersecurity tips and resources

    - ##### Tuesday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | The Service Hub, Newnham Campus
    - ##### Thursday, Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | In front of the Library, Seneca@York Campus
    - ##### Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | In front of the Library, King Campus
    - ##### Thursday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Main Lobby, Markham Campus
    - ##### Wednesday, Oct.16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | The Service Hub, Newnham Campus
    - ##### Thursday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | In front of the Library, Seneca@York Campus

Unlike the claims made in one of those suspicious pop-up ads that you have come across at one point or another while browsing the web, you will have a legitimate, worry-free chance at winning one of the great prizes!