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Cybersecurity is an important part of everyone’s life, and taking some time to review your online activity can save you from headaches and costly mistakes.

Recognizing the need to educate the public on this important topic, ������̳ at Mansfield and the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development are offering a series of in-person presentations on campus, called “Cybersecurity: Thinking Globally, Working Locally.”

During the first session, held Oct. 2, two cybersecurity officials for the state of Ohio outlined best practices and training opportunities.

Mark Bell, cybersecurity outreach coordinator for the Ohio Adjutant General; and Kirk Herath, chairman of , the state government’s cybersecurity advisory board, both spoke about the importance of being cyber-aware in both the public and private sectors.

According to Herath, cyber threats cannot be avoided completely – but there are some simple steps that individuals and entities can take to lessen their chances of having an issue.

Their advice was captured in two Richland Source news articles:

The series continues Nov. 6, when Daniel J. Riedl, Chief, National Security and Cyber Unit of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio, will speak on “ 

Helen Patton, cybersecurity advisor at Cisco, will conclude the series on Dec. 4, with the presentation  

This series is hosted by and ������̳ at Mansfield, with additional support from , the ������̳ University , and a . 

The sessions are held from 5:30-7 p.m. at ������̳ Mansfield’s Riedl Hall, Room 151. Pre-registration is required.