Strengthening Your Organization’s First Line of Defense: the Humans

Tuesday, April 01, 2025 | 3:00PM–3:45PM ET | Ballroom A-C (Exhibit Hall)
Session Type: Poster Session
Delivery Format: Poster Session
Cybersecurity attacks such as phishing and social engineering pose a constant threat to your institution’s information technology infrastructure. Educating your users can be a low-cost way to strengthen your first line of defense. The more cybersecurity awareness users have, the more likely they are to protect their accounts, handle data with best practices, and recognize malicious tactics. In this presentation, a team from Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Information Technology Services will explain the origins of their multimedia cybersecurity education and outreach program, how it can be replicated at other institutions, and lessons learned from the program’s first year. 

Presenters

  • Sharon Robsky

    Technical Communications Specialist I, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

  • Kerrie Sacovitch

    Associate Director, Communication & Change Mgt, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Resources & Downloads

  • poster for Strengthening Your Organizations First Line of Defense the Humans

    Updated on 3/25/2025

  • handout for Strengthening Your Organizations First Line of Defense the Humans

    Updated on 3/25/2025