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• Computer Security for Seniors (#4160)

  We all hear about cybersecurity attacks, and know there are criminals trying … More We all hear about cybersecurity attacks, and know there are criminals trying to take advantage of people online, but not many people know there are just a few simple rules that can protect you from most cyberattacks. Tomm will share those rules and include other good ideas to make your online activities safe and enjoyable.

• Cyber Physical Security Open House (#6517)

  Idaho State University College of Technology is holding an open house to … More Idaho State University College of Technology is holding an open house to inform area employers, governments and students about ISU's role in defending the computers and networks that control manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment from cyber incidents. Tentative Schedule - 1/24/2018 8:30am - 9:00am Breakfast 9:00am - 9:50am Sean McBride Presents "Building the Industrial Cyber Workforce" 10:00am - 10:50am Panel Discussion 11:00am -12:00pm Cyber Physical Security Program Tour Location ISU Rendezvous Complex - Conference Rooms A-C1111 Martin Luther King WayPocatello, Idaho 83201 As coordinator of Idaho State University’s Cyber Physical Systems Security progam, Sean McBride prepares industrial technicians to defend computer systems that operate electric generating stations, oil refineries, and manufacturing facilities.Before joining ISU, Sean pioneered the multidisciplinary field of threat and vulnerability intelligence for industrial environments. At the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) he instituted and led the vulnerability analysis and situational awareness reporting elements foundational to the DHS ICS-CERT. In 2009 he co-founded Critical Intelligence to help organizations that own and operate critical infrastructure to understand threats to the industrial processes they operate. His company was acquired by iSIGHT partners in 2015. After iSIGHT's incorporation into FireEye, Sean developed FireEye's ICS security business strategy. 

• Cyber Security 101 (#1662)

  Being digitally secure is more important now than ever before. Learn how … More Being digitally secure is more important now than ever before. Learn how to secure your desktop, laptop, and cell phone to recognize email scams and ‘phishing’ schemes. Learn how to lower your risk of credit card and identity theft, how often you should back up your information (and what platforms to use for backups), user accounts, and how to transfer data securely.

• Cyber Security for Seniors (#3613)

  Cybercriminals are constantly innovating new attacks.  As threats continue to evolve, good … More Cybercriminals are constantly innovating new attacks.  As threats continue to evolve, good defense involves an understanding of the actual threats facing your organization.  A little common sense goes a long way in guarding against the most common vulnerabilities being exploited by modern cybercriminals.  Part one of this course is all about preventing such attacks.  Part two focuses on recovering and cleaning up in the aftermath of such an attack.  Both parts are taught with the novice learner in mind.

• Cyber Security for Small Business (#1616)

  We know about passwords, virus scanning, etc. but have you thought about … More We know about passwords, virus scanning, etc. but have you thought about your business’ information being transported and stored securely?  This class will discuss:  backups – how often and what platform to use; user accounts – do each of your employees have their own or do they share; and, telecommuting – if your employee works from home, is the data secure that is transferred back to the office? Learn about protecting your process and procedures, as well as recovering from a security breach. 

• Cyber Security in the Home (#1615)

  We’ve all heard the frightening stories of electronic theft.  Learn to proactively … More We’ve all heard the frightening stories of electronic theft.  Learn to proactively secure your home computer, personal laptop and cell phone to recognize email scams and ‘phishing’ schemes You will also learn how to lower your risk of credit card and identity theft.  This course covers the following topics: securing your home computer/network, wireless devices, and cell phones; securely surfing the internet; the concept of Defense in Depth; and how to recover from a security breach.

• Cyber Security Management 101 (#1191)

  Cybersecurity Management 101 for your personal privacy and your small business? For … More Cybersecurity Management 101 for your personal privacy and your small business? For personal privacy, we will discuss how to protect your identify, finances, public records, social media, etc. For business, we will discuss the fundamentals of cybersecurity management and the importance of threat intelligence to prioritize where to start first. 

• Idaho Ag Technology Boot Camp (#6514)

  IDAHO AG TECHNOLOGY BOOT CAMP January 4-5, 2018, Idaho State University, Roy … More IDAHO AG TECHNOLOGY BOOT CAMP January 4-5, 2018, Idaho State University, Roy F. Christensen Bldg #48, Pocatello, ID JANUARY 4, 8 AM– 5 PM $45—Jan. 4 seminar only Join us on the Idaho State University campus for a day full of presentations on the newest technology available to the world of agriculture. $65—two day (seats limited to 25) (9-noon)On the second day of the bootcamp we will relocate to the Bannock County Extension Office at the Fairgrounds for a hands-on, intensive drone training. PRESENTERS Brent Hillman, Progressive Crops, Shelley, ID - Understanding the Ag Technology landscape & preparing for the future Kris Poulson, Sentera, Minneapolis, MN - Leveraging real time data to bolster return on investment Nephi Harvey, Fort Supply Technologies, Kaysville, UT - Ultra-high frequency ear tags for livestock management  Dr. Howard Neibling, University of Idaho Extension Irrigation Engineer, Kimberly, ID & Jeff Bulkley, United Distributors, Twin Falls, ID - Using irrigation sensors to save water and money Mark Davis, Simplot SmartFarm Regional Manager - Making variable rate fertilizers pay on the farm Dr. Howard Neibling & Ben Eborn, UI Ag Economist, Montpelier, ID - Economics of Low Elevation Spray Applications (LESA) Sean McBride, ISU cyber-security instructor, Pocatello, ID - How to keep your data safe from hacking SPONSORS

• Ignite Their Future - STEM Summer Workshops (#6520)

  Are you looking for a fun in-person STEM-related workshop for your teen … More Are you looking for a fun in-person STEM-related workshop for your teen or child? This is the perfect way to ignite a students passion for STEM with exciting hands-on activities. Come have them learn, build, and play! Students have the opportunity to choose from different tracks, compete for prizes, and show their families what they did at camp. SAVE THE DATE 2025 Session 1: June 9-13 Session 2 : July 7-11 Registration Opens April 21 Check back soon for more updates for 2025! Location: ESTEC (Map - Bldg. 49), ISU Campus, Pocatello. Online registration will remain open until a week before the start date to allow for supplies to be on site. Please call our office at (208) 282-3372 after that time for available options.  $25 early Drop-off (7:30-8:00a) and $25 Late Pickup (5:00-5:30p) are available options each week. AM camp pickup at 12:15p (After Lunch). PM Camp drop-off at 12:15p (for Lunch). Students entering grades 6th through 8th in the fall are eligible to register for the middle school camps. Students entering grades 9th through 12th in the fall are eligible to register for the high school camps. How to Register: Parent/Guardian, begin enrollment from this page by pressing the registration tab above, then press enroll. Please create a new profile for yourself or login, enter "9999" if you do not want to share your last 4 of the SSN. On the payment selection screen, please use the “Change Attendee” option to provide the name of your child who will attend, you must press "Confirm" to complete the enrollment at checkout. Call (208) 282-3372 to register by phone. PAST WORKSHOPS (2024) No previous knowledge or experience required for our beginner workshops. Full dates and times will be listed through the registration tab above when registration is open. Workshops are still being planned, so check back soon for more details! Lunch will be provided for the morning and afternoon workshops during the lunch hour (Optional). Camp Title (6th-8th grades) Description Section Hours Start Total Fee 2024 Build & Launch Rockets! (6th-8th grades) More Information 1 20 6/3/24 @ 8a $100 2024 Building and Programming LEGO EV3 Robots (6th-8th grades)  More Information 2 20 6/3/24 @ 8a $125 2024 Coding with Scratch: Create Your Own Interactive Stories and Games(6th-8th grades) More Information 3 20 6/3/24 @ 8a $100 2024 Idaho Dino Dioramas! (6th-8th grades)  More Information 4 20 6/3/24 @ 1p $75 2024 Radiation Detectives (6th-8th grades) More Information 5 20 6/3/24 @ 1p $100 2024 Robotic Revolution (6th-8th grades) More Information 6 20 6/3/24 @ 1p $125 Camp Title (9th-12th grades) Description Section Hours Start Total Fee 2024 Custom 3D Printed Bluetooth Speaker Project (9th-12th grades) More Information 7 20 6/10/24 @ 8a $100 2024 Intro to Computerized Machining (9th-12th grades) More Information 8 20 6/10/24 @ 8a $100 2024 Robotic Revolution (9th-12th grades)   More Information 9 20 6/10/24 @ 8a $125 2024 We Need a Hero: Exploring the Life-Saving World of Emergency Medical Services  (9th-12th grades) More Information 10 20 6/10/24 @ 1p $100 2024 Rockin’ World of Transistor Amplifiers Design! (9th-12th grades) More Information 12 20 6/10/24 @ 1p $125 2024 Artificial Intelligence (AI): Scientific Applications (8th-12th grades) (USDA)** More Information FLYER 14 20 6/10/24 @ 8a 6/10/24 @ 1p $75** 2024 Ethical Hacking: Cyber Security (8th-12th grades) (USDA)** More Information FLYER 16 20 6/10/24 @ 1p $75** 2024 Disaster Response: Communications and Technology (8th-12th grades) (USDA)** More Information FLYER 17 20 6/10/24 @ 8a $75** 2024 Drones (UAS): Mission Planning and Flight (8th-12th grades) (USDA)** More Information FLYER 19 20 6/10/24 @ 8a 6/10/24 @ 1p $75**  

• Industrial Control Systems for Cybersecurity Professionals - Hands-on (#6003)

  This course presents the fundamentals of industrial control systems (ICS) and operational … More This course presents the fundamentals of industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) to cybersecurity professionals. Students receive hands-on experience with PLCs, SCADA, sensors/transmitters, calibrators, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and more – helping students understand not just how industrial control systems work, but how OT professionals view the world. Presented against a light backdrop of cybersecurity, it is an ideal course for security analysts, intelligence analysts, cybersecurity managers, and IT professionals. Learning objectives: Describe the basic history of industrial automation Describe basic control theory Identify common industrial processes Identify various components of industrial control systems Identify various types of I/O Recognize various operating principles for industrial sensors Identify various industrial lifecycles Identify the roles and responsibilities of industrial environments Recognize the application of cybersecurity concepts to OT systems Hands on activities: Wire a PLC Interface with PLC programming software Program a PLC using ladder logic Calibrate a transmitter Describe control variable types Create SCADA diagram Create a control loop Tour an industrial facility

• Teens and Tech - 5 Things Every Parent Should Know (#1946)

  Our hyper-connected world is fraught with real dangers to students and their … More Our hyper-connected world is fraught with real dangers to students and their families: mobile phone addiction, loss of meaningful relationships, bullying, and exposure to undesirable content. We are excited to offer this 2 hour experience- led by a team of professionals in cybersecurity and student empowerment- to our community. This course will provide a toolset for ensuring that technology improves rather than impedes your child’s development. Intended audience: Parents of teens and pre-teens. Principals, teachers, counselors, and support staff should look for a similar course geared specifically for professionals.