Last updated: December 11, 2024
Privacy Matters on Demand
Privacy & Security Videos for UBC Faculty, Staff & Researchers
Monthly Phishing Workshops
Watch one of our monthly phishing workshops! Learn to spot phishing scams targeting UBC through real-world examples. Develop a proactive approach to online security. Visit the Events page to register for an upcoming Phishing Workshop.
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Privacy Matters @ UBC Symposium & Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Valuable privacy and information security insights through informative sessions, interactive workshops, and panel discussions.
Effective Encryption in the Cloud - It's Complicated
Through a hands-on threat modelling exercise, discover the limitations of basic encryption and gain insights into advanced protection methods.
Supply Chain Attacks: What are they? Why are they Dangerous?
This session delves into the vulnerabilities, risks, and mitigation strategies essential for safeguarding your software ecosystem.
A Look into AI/Machine Learning through the Cybersecurity Lens
Learn how AI is used to both protect and attack systems. Demystify AI models and understand their potential threats and defences.
Understanding UBC’s Updated PIA Guidelines for AI Tools
Learn how to navigate the complexities of AI integration while upholding data privacy and security standards.
UBC's BIG-IP Web Application Firewall: What it can do for your web app
Shield your UBC website with BIG-IP. Discover how this powerful tool protects against cyber threats and ensures a seamless user experience.
Security Threat Risk Assessments at UBC
An introduction to the evolving Security Threat Risk Assessment (STRA) service at UBC.
Welcome to the 7th Annual Symposium
Dr. Gage Averill, Jennifer Burns, and Don Thompson welcome the UBC community to the 7th annual Privacy Matters @ UBC Symposium
Building a Phishing-Resilient Culture: Practical Techniques for Employees
An extended version of our monthly phishing workshops. Learn practical methods through interactive role-playing and real-world case studies.
UBC's Information Security Standards: A Primer
Understand how these vital guidelines are structured, developed, and implemented to safeguard our digital assets.
Risk 101: Reducing Privacy and Information Security Risk at UBC
Discover the importance of risk management in your role. Gain a comprehensive understanding of ISS U1 and its relevance to your work at UBC.
Information Security Compliance Support - Progress, Lessons and Future
Learn about the Compliance Support Program's successes, challenges, and future plans. We'll share actionable steps to strengthen your controls, clarify responsibilities, and identify vulnerabilities.
Cybersecurity is for Everybody: Creating Accessible Messaging
Discover practical tips for explaining complex cybersecurity to non-technical audiences.
A Town Hall Q&A with Privacy & Information Security Leaders
Moderated Q&A and panel discussion. Open dialogue and knowledge sharing between PrISM and the UBC community.
2023
Where Did My Files Go?
Learn how to use OneDrive, Teams, and SharePoint effectively. Get tips on organization, permissions, and long-term storage.
ChatGPT and other GenAI tools
This session covers the basics of generative AI tools, including how to use them safely and protect your privacy.
Balancing Act - FOI
This session reviews FIPPA principles and their application within the university context, and how to manage Freedom of Information (FOI) requests effectively.
We Asked AI Why...
Explore data leaks, user exposure, and how realistic AI content fuels phishing attacks. Learn to be a safe AI user in this session!
Data Privacy Week
Each year during the last week of January, Privacy Matters @ UBC joins Canada and many countries around the world to celebrate Data Privacy Week. The intention of Data Privacy Week @ UBC is to help spread awareness about the impact technology has on our privacy rights, and to underline the importance of valuing and protecting personal information.
2024
What’s New in Privacy at UBC?
The PrISM team provides an overview of new and emerging trends (and threats!) in privacy and information security; and review ongoing initiatives.
How Privacy Shapes Research: Ethics, Trust, and Innovation
Join experts to discuss critical data ethics and privacy issues in research. Learn about ethical data collection, secure storage, risk assessment, data anonymization, responsible sharing, and long-term privacy implications.
We Asked AI Why We Should Be Worried About Our Privacy When Using AI; It’s Response Was Alarming
AI tools like ChatGPT are powerful, but they raise privacy concerns. Join experts to discuss these issues, including regulatory challenges, algorithmic bias, data privacy, and more.
Balancing Act: Freedom of Information, Privacy, and Accountability
FOI laws balance transparency with privacy. Learn about UBC's FOI policies, your rights, and how to protect your privacy.
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