Cybersecurity for Academics and Students

Join the Tech for Humanity Lab for a virtual workshop on how to protect your digital life, safeguard your research, and build responsible digital habits.

When: November 17th, 2025
From: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Where: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/88187329475

Event Overview
This event seeks to empower students, faculty, and researchers with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate today’s complex cyber landscape. Whether you’re managing sensitive research data or just trying to avoid scams in your inbox, this work will provide a quick introduction to a range of topics and time for you to engage with the lab team to foster your own cybersecurity best practices.

Topics Covered

• Encryption Essentials – How data protection works and why it matters for researchers and everyday users.
• AI Safety and Security – Understanding the emerging risks of artificial intelligence and how to mitigate them.
• Email and Text Scams – Recognizing and defending against phishing, social engineering, and digital fraud.
• Protection Against Surveillance Technologies – Strategies and tools to preserve privacy and anonymity in an age of pervasive tracking.

Why Attend

• Learn from the Tech for Humanity Lab team
• Gain practical, actionable steps to enhance your online security.
• Network with peers and professionals interested in secure technology use.
• Walk away with resources to strengthen your digital resilience.

Join us in exploring how to make the digital world safer, smarter, and more
humane — starting with you