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Media Coverage

2008

Chronicle of Higher Education
Top 10 Threats to Computer Systems Include Professors and Students - Dec. 19, 2008

NBC 29 News
Raising Teens’ Cyber Awareness - Nov. 19, 2008

Chronicle of Higher Education
Tech-Security Official at U. of Virginia Wears Fish Costume to Raise Awareness of ‘Phishing’ - Nov. 13, 2008

NBC 29 News
UVa Beefs Up Cyber Security - Oct. 14, 2008

WCAV CBS-19
Kicking Off Cyber Security Awareness Month - Oct. 1, 2008

WCAV CBS-19
Online Initiative Promotes Cyber Safety in the Community and at School - Oct. 1, 2008

1070 WINA News Radio
National Cyber Security Awareness Month will be observed locally - Sept. 30, 2008

Extra Credit (UVA Community Credit Union newsletter)
Gov. Kaine Declares October Cyber Security Awareness Month - Fall 2008

2007

WNRN Wake-Up Call
Cyber Security - Dec. 2, 2007

Credit Union Executives Society (CUES) Nexus Connection Blog
More on Leveraging Technology - Nov. 27, 2007

Albemarle County Public Schools News & Podcast
Cyber Safety Forum - Nov. 7, 2007

WCAV Channel 19 News
Online Social Networking Safeguarding - Nov. 2, 2007

91.1 FM WTJU
Today's News - Nov. 1, 2007

1070 WINA News Radio
Area residents learn to protect themselves from identity thieves (listen to audio file) - Nov. 1, 2007

The Daily Progress
Cyberspace not a safe place - Nov. 1, 2007

91.1 FM WTJU
Today's News - Oct. 22, 2007

UVa Today
U.Va. To Share Cyber Security Tips at Oct. 31 Event - Oct. 22, 2007

The Hook
'Is that a Ferret?' UVA Video Wins Prize - Oct. 17, 2007

UVa Today
U.Va. Computer Security Video Wins Award - Oct. 16, 2007

ACM TechNews
U.Va. Computer Security Video Wins Award - Oct. 16, 2007

NBC 29 News
Analysts Warn of Identity Theft Online - Oct. 10, 2007

The Daily Progress
Alliance plans cyber-security seminars - Oct. 5, 2007

Extra Credit (UVA Community Credit Union newsletter)
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month - Fall 2007

2006

The Daily Progress
Experts share tips for safe Internet use - Oct. 17, 2006

WCAV-TV News
Cyber security - Oct 17, 2006

WCAV-TV News
Cyber awareness show - Oct. 16, 2006

InsideUVA
Cyber security awareness road show
(See pg. 5) - Oct. 6, 2006

Extra Credit (UVA Community Credit Union newsletter)
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month - Fall 2006

Press Release

Local Organizations Partner for Cyber Security Awareness Month

2008 kickoff to be celebrated October 1, 2008 at the John Paul Jones Arena

CONTACT: Marty Peterman, 434.243.4909 or martyp@virginia.edu

RELEASE DATE: September 29, 2008

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - In coordination with the National Cyber Security Alliance, a diverse group of concerned local organizations are working together again this year to promote cyber security awareness during October in the Charlottesville-Albemarle area.

The press is invited to attend the kick-off event on Wednesday, October 1, at the John Paul Jones Arena.  Join us to learn what free cyber security awareness events are planned for the month ahead and discuss the importance of cyber security awareness with local VIPs. And, please stay for a gourmet box lunch.

This cross-sector initiative partners UVA Community Credit Union, the University of Virginia, Charlottesville City Government, Albemarle County Government, Charlottesville City Schools, Albemarle County Schools, The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) in a community effort to help area residents learn how to protect themselves better online.

A comprehensive website, WhosWatchingCharlottesville.org, includes helpful information on setting up a more secure home wireless network; avoiding viruses, spyware, and adware; shopping online more safely; ensuring kids' safety online; protecting your privacy on paper; and responding to identity theft.

What People Are Saying about the “Who’s Watching Charlottesville?” Campaign

• “We hope the ‘Who’s Watching Charlottesville’ website continues to serve as a gateway for Charlottesville area residents to learn how best to protect themselves and their loved ones online,” said Shirley Payne, Director of Security and Policy at the University of Virginia. “This site features lots of content and an award-winning short video on the dangers of revealing too much on social networking websites.”
• “This year, we hope the ‘Who's Watching?’ campaign encourages people to recognize that the Web is an incredible community with much to offer, but like any community, we must understand how to protect ourselves and our loved ones from potential threats,” said Leslie Robinson, Vice President of Information Systems at the UVA Community Credit Union.
• “It’s important to learn as much as we can about what’s happening online so that we teach our kids how to make smart choices when they’re on the Internet,” noted Mark Leach, Network Administrator at Charlottesville City Schools, and a father of three young daughters.
• “Taking just a few simple steps to protect yourself online can make an enormous difference,” added Lee Catlin, Community Relations Manager for Albemarle County.

Speakers Bureau

Cyber Security Presentations Available

The “Who's Watching Charlottesville?” coalition welcomes requests for our cyber security presentations. Our fun and dynamic local speakers can adjust the topics they cover to meet the interests and needs of your audience or group.

If your group or organization would be interested in a FREE presentation utilizing our Cyber Security Speakers Bureau for your next meeting or event, we have experts available to give brief presentations on any of the following topics:

• Best Practices for Small Business Cyber Security
• Protecting Your Children Online
  presented by the Albemarle County Police
• Protecting Your Personal Computer
• Making Your Home Wireless Network More Secure
• Avoiding Phishing Scams
• Identity Theft: Prevention & Response
  presented by the UVA Community Credit Union
• Social Networking 101: A Primer on MySpace, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.
  presented by UVa's Dept. of Information Technology & Communication

To inquire about availability or for more information, please fill out our presentation request form.