To help community members avoid digital scams and protect their money from cybercriminals, Utah Tech University’s Community Education department is hosting a free cybersecurity seminar.
The seminar, titled “Protecting Your Money in a Digital World,” is set to take place on Monday, Sept. 15, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in room 121 of the Udvar-Hazy Business building. The event is open to the public and the community is encouraged to attend, according to a press release issued by the university.
“Behind every scam is a professional network of criminals looking to steal not just money, but your peace of mind,” Jon Routh, the community education instructor who will be leading the seminar, said. “Cybercrime isn’t slowing down. Now is the time to get prepared.”
The seminar will offer an in-depth look at how cybercrime works, common tricks scammers use and steps people can take to protect themselves, the release states. The seminar will also include information about resources available to keep people’s digital lives secure.
Routh later shared an announcement with St. George News, introducing a 5-week course about “Defending Yourself from Hackers, Thieves, and Scammers that hide behind anonymity on the Internet.” The complete course titled “Protect Your Retirement Savings” will cost $50 for individuals and $80 for couples. It will be held on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m., starting on Sept. 16 and ending on Oct. 14, in the General Classroom Building in room 131, 900 E. 300 South.
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“Topics include: Know the Battlefield, Know the Enemy, Know Yourself, Helpful Resources, Defense Strategy, Login Lockdown, Defense Using Psychology, and finally, Defense Using Technology,” the announcement reads.
Routh is an author who holds two degrees in computer science and spent his working life at IBM in numerous technical, sales and executive positions. He retired in 2006 and moved to St. George, where he shares his expertise as an instructor for Utah Tech’s Community Education department.
Utah Tech’s Community Education Department offers a variety of non-credit enrichment classes to the general public. Participants can select from a number of topics, including motorcycle safety, art, photography, dance, foreign language and more, the release states.
For more information about community education, visit the university’s website. To RSVP for the seminar, click here. Click this link to register for the full course.
