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    Published Date(s): Every Thurs starting on 10/3/2024, ONLY 10/3/2024 published w/ the code
    Title: Signup for Capture the Flag Challenge
    Message: Are you interested or curious about cybersecurity? Then sign up for UR’s 2024 Capture the Flag challenge. The four-day challenge runs from Friday, October 25th 4PM EST to Monday, October 28th 4 PM EST and can be played at your own pace. More information and resources to prepare for this exciting event can be found on the 2024 Capture the Flag website.

    Who - UR Faculty, Staff, & Students
    What - 2024 Capture the Flag Challenge & Win Prizes
    Where - Online
    When - Friday, October 25th 4PM EST to Monday, October 28th 4 PM EST
    Why - To have fun & learn more about cybersecurity

    Prizes TBD and will be awarded to the categories below.
    -First Place Student Team
    -First Place Faculty/Staff
    -Raffle Winners. All participants (excluding CTF winners) will be entered and three names will be drawn to receive prizes.
    Code#1 53706964
    Website Link: https://is.richmond.edu/infosec/events/2024-capture-the-flag-ctf.html

    Published Date(s): 10/10/2024
    Title: October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
    Message: October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The University of Richmond joins other institutions of higher education in raising awareness of the vital role cybersecurity plays in a protecting the UR community. This year’s theme is “Secure Our World”. Throughout the month we will be communicating awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and exercising good cybersecurity hygiene. Even more, we will hosting a number of SpiderSecure events, including a Cybersecurity Awareness Fair, the 2024 Capture the Flag Challenge, and a SpiderSecure Scavenger Hunt.
    Code#2 65725365
    Website Link: https://is.richmond.edu/infosec/events/ncsam/index.html

    Published Date(s): 10/17/2024 - Publish w/ Code| 10/22/2024
    Title: Cybersecurity Awareness Fair
    Message: Come join us at the Heilman Dining Center (HDC) lobby area on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM to celebrate National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! We will provide cybersecurity recommendations and tools to help you secure your digital life as well as have our popular password strength testing station. Additionally, we will be sharing information on how you and your friends can compete in the 2024 Capture the Flag challenge. Stop by our booth to get some security stickers and candy! Bring a friend, learn something new, and keep being Spider Secure!
    Code#3 63757265

    Website Link: https://is.richmond.edu/infosec/events/ncsam/index.html