Thursday, October 29 - Staying Safe on the Internet Events

To recognize this important initiative a series of events aimed at raising awareness of the ways in which employees, citizens and local businesses can better safeguard themselves in cyberspace.

 
Commissioner Kristin Judge and Sheriff Jerry Clayton in cooperation with Washtenaw Intermediate School District and Pittsfield Township Public Safety will host the following cyber security events:

STAYING SAFE ON THE INTERNET
Local Governments and Small Businesses
Thursday, October 29, 2009
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Saline High School Auditorium
1300 Campus Parkway - Saline

Protecting Your Families and Personal Information Online
Thursday, October 29, 2009
6:30 -8:30 pm
Saline High School Auditorium
1300 Campus Parkway - Saline

The Board of Commissioners declared October 2009 as National Cyber Security Awareness Month at their Ways and Means on October 7, 2009.  National Cyber Security Awareness Month is designed to increase the public's awareness of cyber security and crime issues, so that citizens can take precautions to avoid those threats on the Internet.   More information about the national campaign can be found at this link: http://www.staysafeonline.org/ncsam.

Dr. Peter Fonash, National Director of Cyber Security, will be speaking at both events.  "Too many families and businesses are being affected by internet crime in our community.  Children are leaving their homes with strangers they met online and government computers are being hacked.  We are pleased to have our National Director of Cyber Security come to Washtenaw County to share his knowledge with us.  Just as we lock our doors at night to keep our family safe, we also need to secure our computers." said Commissioner Kristin Judge. 

"With all of the advantages technology has given us we also have to be prepared for its dangers. Everyday more of us make purchases online, pay our bills through e-banking and our kids are growing up in a world where the norm is posting your everyday actions for the world and strangers to read. Staying Safe on the Internet is not just a catchy slogan; it's a necessity in an advancing world", said Derrick Jackson, Director of Community Engagement for the Washtenaw County Sheriff.

For more information on the events, please contact Kristin Judge at (734) 646-2088 or to RSVP for the Cyber Security Events, call Washtenaw County Administration (734) 222-6850 or CyberEvent@ewashtenaw.org.