The department of Computer Science and Engineering and the KINDI center for computing are cohosting Qatar University’s Cyber Security Awareness Event from February 7th to February 3rd, 2022.
Attend these interactive sessions with leading cybersecurity talkers. Hear them discuss the biggest challenges facing cyber security. Interact with leaders from the IT industry about the latest strategies, technologies, and tools to guarantee your personal or company’s cyber security.
This event will showcase several promising Qatari firms and authorities. The program content is geared towards the general public and QU students. Experts and members of the public will have the opportunity to share knowledge on the most critical cyber security issues at this exclusive event.
Q: Why does it matter taking cyber threats seriously?
A: Digitalization and connectivity offer numerous benefits today, but at a cost. Cyberattacks now impact our everyday lives and not just data. To control and avert this risk, individuals need comprehensive security mechanisms and a security-conscious attitude throughout.
For QU students:
| | Time | Topic/Title | Speaker | Language | Attendance/Venue |
7th FEB 2022 | 12:30PM – 2:00PM | Personal Security (Why you should have a strong password? Social engineering attacks and Identity theft?) | Dr Noora Fetais | ARABIC | Physical: C07-175 | Female ONLY |
Online: WebEx | Male & Female |
9th FEB 2022 | 12:30PM – 2:00PM | Computer Security (What is malware? Types of Malware? Security against malware.) | Dr Noora Fetais | ARABIC | Physical: B05-231 | Male ONLY |
Online: WebEx | Male & Female |
14th FEB 2022 | 12:30PM – 2:00PM | Internet Security (Internet, Email, Browser Vulnerabilities, Malvertising, Drive-by Downloads, Internet Security Best Practices) | Dr Armstrong Nhlabatsi | ENGLISH | Physical – C07-175 | Female ONLY |
Online: WebEx, YouTube | Male & Female |
16th FEB 2022 | 12:30PM – 2:00PM | Mobile Security (Attacks on WiFi and Bluetooth; Attacks on Mobile Devices; Home WiFi security defenses; Precaution when using Public WiFi ) | Dr Armstrong Nhlabatsi | ENGLISH | Physical – B05-231 | Male ONLY |
Online: WebEx, YouTube | Male & Female |
Attendance of the sessions is hybrid (both online and physical). Those attending physically will be issued with certificates of attendance. The sessions will broadcasted live on WebEx and YouTube but the physical audience will not be shown. Password for WebEx is security. Please register your interest :here
For Public participants:
Date | Time | Topic/Title | YouTube link | Venue |
| 28th Feb 2022 | 4:00pm-5:00 pm | Risks related to Cybercrime | | |
7th March 2022 | 4:00PM – 5:30PM | News/stories verification: How can I verify the authenticity of news/stories circulation on Social Media? | https://youtu.be/Qpod2EdPYLI | H10 Auditorium |
