July 13, 2017   10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

 

 

If you read today’s headlines about security breaches, you might be thinking of going back to fax machines and snail mail. Or you might be assuming that privacy is dead and we may as well get used to it (and you have nothing to hide, right?)

 

While there is no such thing as foolproof security and privacy, there is a middle ground that you can find by understanding and using particular techniques. We are in a world where mobile technologies are everywhere and we need to use them to be productive and to enjoy creative activities.

 

We’ll discuss answers to these questions:

 

Security:

Is your laptop or smartphone’s traffic being harvested when on public wi-fi?
What’s the best thing to do if your device is lost or stolen?
Is your data safely backed up?
Should you trust a password manager?
What are the advantages of using Touch ID on iPhones?
Is it a good idea to use mobile payment systems in retail stores?
Can criminals hold your data captive and ask for ransom?
How can you make theft of your identity less likely?

 

Privacy:

Is your laptop camera or microphone recording without you knowing it?
Are you giving away information for targeted advertising?
How easy is it for anyone to see all of your search engine history?
Should you use encrypted messaging and email? How?

 

For each question we’ll look at media hype compared to expert opinions and show what you can do to protect yourself. We’ll look at statistics on the likelihood of each bad thing that might happen. You’ll come away with resources for learning more, so you can take reasonable steps to protect your privacy and security.

 

 

​Presented by:  Nicole Henning

 

Nicole Hennig is an expert in mobile technologies for libraries. In her 14 years of experience at the MIT Libraries, she won awards for innovation, and worked to keep academics up to date with the best mobile technologies. Now she has her own business helping librarians stay current with new technologies. She is the author of several books, including Keeping Up with Emerging Technologies, and Apps for Librarians.

 

Like most librarians, she is passionate about access to information for all. Mobile apps are empowering for all ages and abilities — and librarians who take her courses are becoming technology experts for their communities. 

 

To stay current with the best technologies for education and productivity, sign up for her email newsletter, Mobile Apps News, on nicolehennig.com.