[IS&T Security-FYI] Pilot class is full

[Monique Yeaton]

Hello,

This is to inform those still interested in the pilot class that we  
have filled the room (we even filled a second class we added on later  
that week).

Thank you to all of you on the overwhelming positive response! If you  
have not received an email from me yet confirming your attendance,  
you can assume you haven't made the cut. I will keep your names aside  
to let you know down the road of the next possible class available.

I would still like to extend the invitation to those who aren't  
coming next week to come to the classes this fall. A schedule will be  
provided by the end of the summer. If all goes well with the pilot,  
we will be sure to make this class available to all staff on campus,  
and will put it online as well.

Thanks again for all your interest.

Sincerely,

Monique

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Monique Yeaton
IT Security Awareness Consultant
MIT Information Services & Technology (IS&T)
(617) 253-2715
http://web.mit.edu/ist/security



On Jul 11, 2007, at 9:14 AM, Monique Yeaton wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Next week Monday, July 16 at 1:30 pm in the N42 Demo Center, IS&T  
> is piloting a new course called "Computing Security for Staff."
>
> The course will be 45 minutes long with 15 minutes available at the  
> end for questions. Because this first one is a pilot, we ask that  
> participants stay for another half hour afterwards to discuss  
> feedback about the course.
>
> Course description:
>
> The risk of exposing or losing electronic information in this Age  
> of Information Technology has increased as computer technology has  
> advanced and electronic consumer products have become more widely  
> available. Although we are not all computer experts, there are  
> various simple things we can do when working with computers that  
> will minimize this risk.
>
> This course will discuss basics on how modifying a few computer  
> settings and making slight changes to your computing behavior in  
> your every day work life will protect your and MIT’s electronic  
> information. An overview of which threats are out there will help  
> you to gain an appreciation for why these few activities are  
> crucial. You will be able to apply much of this information to  
> using your home computers as well.
>
> What: Computing Security for Staff
> Where: N42 Demo Center
> When: July 16, 2007 1:30 - 3:00 pm
>
> If you are interested in attending, please respond to Monique  
> Yeaton at myeaton at mit.edu by the end of the day Friday, July 13th.  
> We will take the first 20 interested participants. Snacks and  
> drinks will be supplied.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Monique
>
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> Monique Yeaton
> IT Security Awareness Consultant
> MIT Information Services & Technology (IS&T)
> (617) 253-2715
> http://web.mit.edu/ist/security
>
>
>