Learn More About Internet Security and Safety with Pasadena Senior Center

The Pasadena Senior Center invites you to join them in learning more about internet security and safety on Friday, December 11, in a lecture presented by Ken “The Tech Daddy” Gruberman, an Apple-certified support professional, Apple solutions expert, author, columnist, and personal tech coach.

This free virtual lecture which begins at 12 noon isn’t just for seniors, as cybersecurity can be an issue for anyone, especially with more people staying at home trying to figure out how to make a quick buck online.

In the lecture, you will learn how security and safety on the Internet is a high priority for anyone using a computer. You will learn more about the personal technology that is all around everyone as they use their Macintosh and Windows-based computers, smart phones, tables, eReaders and other internet-connected devices.

Cybersecurity company Kaspersky on its website lists 10 safety rules to follow to help you avoid getting into trouble online and offline:

1. Keep Personal Information Professional and Limited
2. Keep Your Privacy Settings On
3. Practice Safe Browsing
4. Make Sure Your Internet Connection is Secure. Use a Secure VPN Connection
5. Be Careful What You Download
6. Choose Strong Passwords
7. Make Online Purchases From Secure Sites
8. Be Careful What You Post
9. Be Careful Who You Meet Online
10. Keep Your Antivirus Program Up To Date

To be part of this important lecture, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org/lectures-events/weekly-lectures/3357-internet-security-and-safety and click the Register Online button. A link to the Zoom event will be sent to your email.