Each October, UNH recognizes National Cyber Security Awareness Month by offering events and resources about information protection and data security risks. Resources offered include good practices, tools, and solutions to identify and protect sensitive information.
2019 Event Schedule and Registration
2019 Main Events
Topic: Cyber Threats: You Can't Protect Against What You Can't See
Colin Little, Centripetal Networks, Inc.
Colin Little, Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst for Centripetal Networks, Inc. will provide a presentation/interactive discussion on working with cyber threat intelligence: what it is, what it can do, and what we as security professionals need to achieve in order to operationalize it. We will discuss common pitfalls and roadblocks, as well as some success stories; finally we will have a practical application exercise to identify intelligence usage in reports.
When: October 8, 2019, 12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
Where: MUB Room 332
Topic: Cyber Attacks and Cyber War
Maeve Dion, UNH Manchester Faculty
Ms. Dion, Asst. Prof. of Security Studies and Coordinator of the MS in Cybersecurity Policy and Risk Management program, will lead a discussion on what we mean by “cyber attacks” and “cyber war.” Drawing on Prof. Dion’s prior experience with different countries’ militaries and legal experts, this session will delve into the muddy waters of international law and national security.
When: October 16, 2019 - 12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
Where: MUB Room 332
Topic: Apple Security
Dan Flynn, Apple - Security Consulting Engineer
Apple Security Consulting Engineer, Dan Flynn, will be presenting an overview of Apple security features. This will be presented from the threat perspective covering how Apple has implemented various hardware and software features to combat various vulnerability vectors. Apple will be discussing an overview of how Apple has designed iOS and macOS with security at the core. Come to this event to get an introduction to security features built into iOS and macOS.
When: October 23, 2019 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: MUB Room 332
IT Coffee Talk - 5 Ways You Help Keep the University Secure
Rori Boyce-Werner, UNH Information Security Services
Ms. Boyce-Werner from UNH Information Security Services (ISS) will provide an overview of 5 ways every member of the UNH community makes a difference when it comes to safeguarding information and information technology resources at the University. Complimentary coffee and snacks will be served.
When: October 30, 2019 - 8:30 AM
Where: MUB Room 332
2019 NCSAM Raffle Information
UNH IT will provide all event attendees a raffle entry into the 2019 NCSAM Raffle for each event they attend.
The 2019 NCSAM Raffle prizes are:
Nintendo Switch
Playstation 4
Apple MacBook Air
Raffle prizes will be drawn at the end of the month and winners will be notified via email.
ISS will also be giving out event-specific door prizes at each NCSAM event.
For more information about these events,
contact UNH Information Security Services at IT.Security@unh.edu or via the ISS Support Form.
Past CyberSecurity Month Events
Topic: Alphabet Soup: How Global Privacy Regulations Drive Innovation in Security
Dawn-Marie Hutchinson, Optiv Inc.
Ms. Hutchinson, a UNH Alumnus and Executive Director at Optiv, will provide an overview of how privacy regulations, including the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) impact and help innovate information security.
When: October 9, 2018, 12:45 PM to 2:15 PM
Where: MUB Room 338
Topic: Privacy, Cybersecurity, and You
Maeve Dion, UNH Manchester Faculty
Ms. Dion, Asst. Prof. of Security Studies and Coordinator of the MS in Cybersecurity Policy and Risk Management program, will discuss questions like:
- What is the law of privacy in the United States, and how does it relate to our digital information?
- What happens when a business like Equifax has a data breach and my information is leaked?
- Why can Google and Facebook sell information about me, and what can we do about it?
When: October 11, 2018 - 12:45 PM to 2:15 PM
Where: MUB Room 336 and via Zoom (register for Zoom details)
Topic: The Identity Threat Landscape and UNH’s Response
Matt Connors, UNH IT - Enterprise Collaboration and Messaging with SecureAuth
Mr. Connors, a member of the UNH IT - Enterprise Collaboration and Messaging team along with a senior architect from SecureAuth, will provide an overview of the identity threat landscape and the actions UNH is taking in response.
When: October 17, 2018 - 12:45 PM to 2:15 PM
Where: MUB Room 338
Topic: Research Opportunities in Cybersecurity
Ken Graf, UNH Computer Science
Mr. Graf, faculty member in CEPS, will discuss the impact on cybersecurity research caused by organizations embracing the Cloud, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and machine learning (ML). Industry and government are looking to understand and leverage the vast amounts of data that can be collected via these new technologies to provide new solutions.
When: October 23, 2018, 12:45 PM to 2:15 PM
Where: MUB Room 336
IT Coffee Talk - 5 Ways You Help Keep the University Secure
Rori Boyce-Werner, UNH Information Security Services
When: October 25, 2018 - 8:30 AM
Where: MUB
And we are proud to help promote the following event happening at
UNH Manchester as part of the Sidore Lecture Series:
Ethics of Big Data Panel Discussion
This panel discussion will explore the dilemmas that arise when the use of “Big Data” mining and analytic techniques clash with professional ethics and personal privacy rights. A panel of librarians, educators and activists will debate the ethical ramifications of the use of personal data for political goals or business profits.
When: October 30, 2018 - 6:00 PM
Where: UNH Manchester, Room 201
2018 NCSAM Raffle Information
All event attendees will be given an entry into the 2018 NCSAM Raffle for each event they attend.
The 2018 NCSAM Raffle prizes are:
Nintendo Switch
Playstation 4
with 1 TB hard-drive
Google Home
Amazon Alexa
Raffle prizes will be drawn at the end of the month and winners will be notified via email.
ISS will also be giving out event-specific door prizes at each NCSAM event.
For more information about these events,
contact UNH Information Security Services at IT.Security@unh.edu or via the ISS Support Form.
2017
Email Protection: What Does UNH IT Do to Protect Me?
Matt Connors, UNH IT - Enterprise Collaboration and Messaging
Mr. Connors, a member of the UNH IT - Enterprise Collaboration and Messaging team, will provide an overview of the tools and processes UNH IT uses to manage University email communications and to protect the University community from information security threats delivered via email including phishing, spear phishing, and malware. This session is open to USNH faculty, staff and students.
What is Multi-factor Authentication and Why Do I Care?
Matt Connors, UNH IT - Enterprise Collaboration and Messaging
Mr. Connors, a member of the UNH IT - Enterprise Collaboration and Messaging team, will provide an overview of multi-factor authentication and details on the upcoming implementation of multi-factor authentication at USNH. This session is open to USNH faculty, staff and students.
Cyberbullying’s Impact: When Does it Go Too Far?
Donna Marie Sorrentino, Director and Title IX Coordinator, Affirmative Action and Equity Office
Ms. Sorrentino, the Director and Title IX Coordinator for UNH's Affirmative Action and Equity Office, will provide an overview of cyberbullying and discuss the impact it has on campus. This session is open to USNH faculty, staff and students.
The End of Privacy?: How the Digital Age is Undermining Privacy and What to Do About It
Jennifer McArdle, Assistant Professor of Cyber Defense - Salve Regina University, Defense Fellow - American Foreign Policy Council, UNH Alumnus
Ms. McArdle, a UNH Alumnus and an Assistant Professor of Cyber Defense at Salve Regina University, will provide an overview of how corporate and government digital surveillance practices are undermining core privacy assumptions with profound implications for political liberty, equality, and fairness. She will close by providing some tips on how best to reap the benefits of information communication technology, while also maintaining one's digital privacy.
Phishing Awareness Training
Information Security Services (ISS) team
In partnership with COLA, UNH Information Security Services will be providing Phishing Awareness Training for COLA faculty and staff. At the end of the training, ISS will be offering a Mobile Device Security Clinic for interested faculty and staff members.
2016
JOHN GRIMM, THALES E-SECURITY - Uses of Data Encryption—Legitimate & Malicious
Mr. John Grimm from Thales e-Security lead a discussion on the technical challenges and developments in the use of encryption to protect information including in cloud environments.
JOHN GRIMM and PATRICK MCLARNEY, THALES E-SECURITY - Encryption in Cloud Storage Environments
Mr. Grimm and Mr. McLarney presented information on general uses of data encryption including malicious uses such as ransomware.
TIMOTHY RUSSELL and J.R. MANES, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Agents Russell and Manes discussed current malicious cyber trends and FBI and US Federal Government initiatives to combat those trends.
2015
Patrick Woody, National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC)
Mr Woody, NCTC Terrorism Liason Officer, presented on terrorist use of the internet, terrorist doxing to inspire lone actor attacks in the West, challenges associated with terrorist transition from Web forums to social media, and encrypted communications.
Jeremy Weader and Mark Turner, SOPHOS Safeguard
Mr Weader, SOPHOS Senior Sales Engineer, and Mr Turner, SOPHOS Channel Account Executive, discussed whole-disc and file-based encryption and UNH rollout plans. SOPHOS has been selected as the UNH computer and data encryption solution provider.
Mobile Device Security Clinic
UNH students, faculty, and staff were encouraged to bring their mobile devices to weekly clinics to receive experienced guidance on settings and applications to protect privacy and personal information.
2014
Mobile Device Security Clinic
UNH students, faculty, and staff brought their mobile devices to the weekly clinics and received experienced guidance on settings and applications to protect privacy and personal information.
Event photos by UNH ISS:
Michael Leking, Department of Homeland Security
Mr. Leking is one of four regionally deployed Department of Homeland Security Cyber Security Advisors (CSAs) and he discussed the programs roles and responsibilities as they relate to cyber security and infrastructure protection. CSAs convey current information on emerging cyber threats, federal initiatives and technology, and training opportunities, keeping communities informed and maintaining a working partnership across national, regional, and local programs in cyber security. Over the last two years, Mr. Leking has developed relationships with critical infrastructure owners and operators and state and local governments throughout the Northeast region. Mr Leking provided a narrative of his experiences, an overview of current malware and attacks, and DHS' cyber security assessments and other freely available resources.
Event photos by Marty England, UNH IT Communications:
Christopher Mulcahy, USNH Internal Audit
Mr. Mulcahy, USNH IT Audit Manager, presented a brief overview of data leakage cases which occurred at US institutions of higher education - including USNH- and discussed prevention and remediation strategies and tactics.
Event photos by UNH ISS:
