Cybersecurity Reminders to help Keep You Safe Online

October 15, 2024

Cybersecurity is an important part of everyone’s life, and taking some time to review your online activity can save you from headaches and costly mistakes.

Recognizing the need to educate the public on this important topic, The Ohio State University at Mansfield and the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development are offering a series of in-person presentations on campus, called “Cybersecurity: Thinking Globally, Working Locally.”

During the first session, held Oct. 2, two cybersecurity officials for the state of Ohio outlined best practices and training opportunities.

Bell and Herath sitting in a meeting
Mark Bell and Kirk Herath speak with reporters after a fireside chat at the Ohio State Mansfield campus (Courtesy of Richland Source). (Richland Source)

Mark Bell, cybersecurity outreach coordinator for the Ohio Adjutant General; and Kirk Herath, chairman of CyberOhio, the state government’s cybersecurity advisory board, both spoke about the importance of being cyber-aware in both the public and private sectors.

According to Herath, cyber threats cannot be avoided completely – but there are some simple steps that individuals and entities can take to lessen their chances of having an issue.

Their advice was captured in two Richland Source news articles:

The series continues Nov. 6, when Daniel J. Riedl, Chief, National Security and Cyber Unit of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio, will speak on “The Growing World of Cybercrime.” 

Helen Patton, cybersecurity advisor at Cisco, will conclude the series on Dec. 4, with the presentation “The Power of Public/Private Partnerships for Small Business Security.” 

This series is hosted by The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development and The Ohio State University at Mansfield, with additional support from ES Consulting, the Ohio State University Institute for Cybersecurity and Digital Trust, and a Microsoft TechSpark Grant. 

The sessions are held from 5:30-7 p.m. at Ohio State Mansfield’s Riedl Hall, Room 151. Pre-registration is required.