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It only takes 1 email, a 30 second call, or 1 social media DM for her to hack you and gain access to your money, data, and systems. Meet Rachel Tobac, who executes these social engineering attacks for a living and uses her real-life ethical hacking stories to keep organizations up to date on the methods criminals are using to trick people. She'll break down recent cyber attacks in the news and how to defend against the latest hacking methods, even when criminals are using AI. Her tales from the field and live hacking demonstrations throughout the presentation are sure to keep you and your team "politely paranoid" to catch the next human hacker in the act. 

About the Big Ten Academic Alliance's October Cybersecurity Awareness Series: Strengthening Digital Resilience Across Higher Ed
The Big Ten Academic Alliance institutions have collaborated to organize interactive, informational, and informative events for Cybersecurity Month! Join us in October for a month-long cybersecurity awareness series designed to engage, educate, and empower our higher education community.

Each week features a unique event spotlighting critical aspects of digital security—from interactive competitions and expert panels to real-world cautionary tales and live ethical hacking demonstrations. Whether you're looking to test your cyber skills, learn from a panel of BTAA CISOs, hear stories of cyber threats, or understand the human element of security, this series offers something for everyone. Together, we'll explore how to build a culture of awareness and resilience that supports the mission of teaching, learning, and research in today's evolving digital landscape.