The Association of PC User Groups ‘ Annual Meeting was held on Saturday, November 4. The meeting was held in conjunction with the Virtual Technology Conference via a Zoom meeting. Thirty-two members and officers of member groups attended the meeting. One guest also attended. Congratulations to the 2018 officers elected at the meeting: Board –…
https://staysafeonline.org/ncsam/ This is an annual campaign to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. The Internet touches almost all aspects of everyone’s daily life, whether we realize it or not. NCSAM is designed to engage and educate public and private sector partners through events and initiatives to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity, provide…
Respecting Privacy, Safeguarding Data and Enabling Trust is the theme for Data Privacy Day (DPD), an international effort held annually on January 28 to create awareness about the importance of privacy and protecting personal information. Data Privacy Day began in the United States and Canada in January 2008 as an extension of the Data Protection…
The 41st Annual Original Personal Computer Festival, hosted by the College of New Jersey, is being held March 19. It is the oldest computer festival in the world! One of the long-time sponsors is the ACGNJ — Amateur Computer Group of New Jersey. http://www.acgnj.org/ This year’s theme is Entrepreneurship; the full-day event includes 50+ talks,…
Tuesday, February 9 https://www.saferinternetday.org/ Safer Internet Day (SID) is organised by the joint Insafe/INHOPE network, with the support of the European Commission*, each February to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile devices, especially among children and young people. Celebrated on the second day of the second week of the second…
By APCUG Administrator April 1, 2023 Data Privacy WeekSponsored by the National Cyber Security AllianceJanuary 21-27, 2024 Become a champion and celebrate DPW! Champions represent those dedicated to empowering individuals and encouraging businesses to respect privacy, safeguard data and enable trust. ##### Here are a few resources you might want to share with your members….
Each and every one of us needs to do our part to make sure that our online lives are kept safe and secure. That’s what National Cyber Security Awareness Month is all about! Throughout the year, APCUG’s member groups do their part by having presentations on security, including articles in their newsletters and sending members…
APCUG 2015 Las Vegas Conference September 25, 26 & 27, 2015 Whether you are using a Windows-based, Linux, and/or Mac computer or an Android or Apple mobile device, this is the conference for you! Guest speakers include: Abby Stokes, Author; Carey Holzman, Podcaster; Manny Pacheco, Media Personality; Matt Mardini, Wolverine Data; Bob Gostischa, Avast; Gene…