Panther Bytes: Tech News for Students (Oct. 2024)
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Tech Fest 2024: Trick or Treat for Cybersecurity
Friday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
William Pitt Union, Lower Lounge
Pitt Tech Fest 2024 is your go-to event for everything tech and cybersecurity! Join the Tech Ambassadors and pros from Pitt IT, Pitt Police, Career Center, and Financial Wellness Center for games and demos to help you stay safe online, all while you load up on sweets, snacks and swag at every table and earn OCC.
Amazing Perks!
- Free event t-shirt*
- Candy, snacks and swag at every table*
- Earn 20 OCC credits
- Free raffle entry for an iPad M2 Air
- Complete your cybersecurity training for a chance to win a 5 lb. Hershey Bar.
*While supplies last. T-shirt size quantities limited.
Understanding Security: Will Your Career Require It?
Cybersecurity is an increasingly important consideration in most careers across the job market, not just for IT pros. Here’s a look at how cybersecurity applies to different fields.
Win the Game of Cybersecurity
Time to level up your security game! We have the cheat codes to making sure you don't get scammed:
* Lessons to Help You Catch Phish
* Duo MFA: Your Safety Sidekick
* Stay Up-to-Date on Updates
* Win the Password Game
Homecoming Tailgate Highlights
Neither rain nor heat could keep us down! The Homecoming game was awesome, especially that blowout final score. Pitt IT hosted the student tailgate. We had a great time meeting our Panther pals, and giving out free pizza and cowboy hats. Here are some of our favorite memories of the day!
How to Ensure Your Emails Get Noticed
Let’s be real — emailing professors or professional contacts can feel like throwing a paper airplane into an abyss. Crafting a clear, professional, and respectful email can help ensure that people read and respond to your messages, while poor email etiquette can negatively impact relationships. Fear not! Here’s a crash course on email etiquette.
Completing Your Cybersecurity Training Is Sweet
All students are required to complete cybersecurity training at pi.tt/securitytraining. The modules are short, interactive, and pretty entertaining. And the security know-how you'll gain will help you stay safe. Need some extra motivation to get it done? Everyone who completes their training and visits the Tech Fest 2024 on Oct. 25 will be entered into a special raffle for a 5 lb. Hershey Bar. That's equal to about 52 standard Hershey bars! So get on it now.
Panther Bytes to Nibble On
Check out these bite-sized blogs about tech topics you should know. You can access all of our Panther Bytes Blogs at any time from pi.tt/blog.
LinkedIn Learning: Bite-Sized Courses with a Big Impact
All Pitt students have access to LinkedIn Learning courses at no cost. Connect your Learning account with your LinkedIn profile, so potential employers can see the courses you've taken! Some of the newest and most popular courses include:
- Digital Marketing Tools: Create a Marketing Campaign from Start to Finish
- Discovering Your Strengths
- Being a Good Mentee
- Software Testing Foundations
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