FCC To Host Cybersecurity Technology Forum In Recognition Of Cybersecurity Awareness Month

On October 1, 2013, the Federal Communications Commission’s Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau will host a forum and hold technology demonstrations dedicated to cybersecurity issues consumers face, with a particular focus on safeguarding children on the Internet. The forum seeks to bring together teens, parents, educators and subject matter experts to discuss the issues surrounding cybersecurity (online safety) and the use of technologies that can assist in keeping children safe on the Internet.

Panelists will discuss the importance of identifying and preventing risky online behaviors and will provide tips on how to protect children from these risks. The experts will also address technological advancements in cybersecurity, especially as they relate to social media, mobile security and preventing identity theft.