Kent State University is sponsoring a
special event to raise awareness about
social media security and online security
best practices on Wednesday, Oct. 14,
at the Kent Student Center Kiva.

What information can your "friends" view on Facebook? How much do your Twitter followers know about you? What personal details can someone gather by simply watching your online activity and researching your public information? You may be surprised.

In support of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Kent State University is sponsoring a special event with cybersecurity professionals from the FBI and Chart Industries to raise awareness about social media security and online security best practices on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 3:30 p.m. at the Kent Student Center Kiva.

"Social Security? Be Aware of What You Share!" is a public event for Kent State students, staff, faculty and community members to learn how identity theft can occur through seemingly innocent information posted online, such as birthdays, hometowns or employer information.

Jack Nichelson from Chart Industries and Robert Carson from the FBI also will inform the community of specific information that can lead to accounts being compromised, give guidance on what to do if an account is hacked, and share stories from their own professional cybersecurity experiences.

No event registration is required.

For more information about cyber security, visit https://SecureIT.kent.edu or follow Kent State’s Division of Information Services on Twitter @KSUTechHelp.