Protect your Tech

By Robert

Over this series of podcasts, we’ll be taking a deep dive into the world of cybersecurity. With the help of a special guest, each episode the Department of Computer Science’s Dr Ola Olayinka and Rob Langley will be cutting through the jargon to provide practical tips on how better to protect yourselves online. Whether you’re a student, an academic, in business or someone who simply wants to stay safe online - Protect your Tech is the podcast you’ve been waiting for.

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Ethical hacking, oversharing and cats!

Protect your TechSep 28, 2023

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Ethical hacking, oversharing and cats!

In episode two of Protect your Tech, the hosts are joined by (now former) MSc student and president of the Sheffield Ethical Student Hackers society, Mac Goodwin.

As well as explaining what Ethical Hacking is, Mac and the team discuss the impact of cybersecurity attacks on students, the dangers of oversharing and much more.

The trio even attempt to answer the age-old question - should we share pictures of our cats on social media?

*Remember to always verify the legitimacy of any antivirus software, free or paid, before installing it!

Find out more about some of the topics discussed in the podcast:

https://shefesh.com/

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/top-tips-for-staying-secure-online

Sep 28, 202335:27

Passwords

In episode one, Ola Olayinka and Rob Langley are joined by Grace Lim from the University of Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre to talk about the one thing we all have - but often struggle to remember - passwords. Tune in for some top tips on making your passwords as secure as possible.

Nov 07, 202230:08