October
Spotlight

Stay Cyber Smart: Connect, Celebrate, and Secure with CyberMontana

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which is all about raising awareness about online safety. As cyber threats evolve, it’s important to find time to stay informed about cybersecurity.

CyberMontana is hosting two events this month. Both are open to everyone, and no registration is required.

• October 22: SecureMontana Meeting
  1:00-3:00pm | Missoula College, Room 122
  CyberMontana will host SecureMontana, a statewide forum that brings together partners from across Montana to discuss physical security and cybersecurity.
• October 27: Security Operations Center Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
  9:00-10:30am | Missoula College, Room 023
  Remarks begin at 9:30am.
  Join CyberMontana to celebrate its student-operated Security Operations Center (SOC). The SOC gives Montana college and university students hands-on experience monitoring networks and identifying cyber threats while helping protect communities across the state Join CyberMontana to celebrate the student-operated Security Operations Center (SOC). Through the partnership with Blackfoot Communciations, students gain hands-on experience monitoring networks and identifying cyber threats while helping strengthen cybersecurity in Montana communities.

Looking for simple ways to improve your online safety? Explore the Securetober Calendar, which features a daily activity to help you build practical cybersecurity habits throughout October.

For questions about either event, contact Carly Cushman at carly.cushman@mso.umt.edu.