Metro State University’s Cybersecurity and Forensics Student Organization (CFSO) brought Think Safe! Be Safe! back for another year. The student club and the Metro State Cyber Clinic co-hosted the free community event on October 24, at the university’s Cyber Security Center in Saint Paul.
CFSO officers Faaliha Mohamed, Will Lee, and Shiva Thapa helped organize the event with guidance from Mousumi Munmun, CFSO faculty advisor. CFSO also recognizes Dean Kate Ries and cybersecurity faculty members Faisal Kaleem, Shanona Mandal, and Sena Houeto for supporting the student club and its community outreach.
The program focused on cybersecurity decisions people face every day, from spotting a scam on social media to protecting personal information, smartphones, and home Wi-Fi. It was open to community members of all technical skill levels.
Metro State Cyber Clinic students and AmeriCorps members serving through Lead For America (LFA) also supported the event. Through the clinic’s partnership with Lead For America, AmeriCorps members build practical cybersecurity skills while serving Minnesota communities. The event gave them an opportunity to work alongside CFSO students and share practical advice with their neighbors.
By bringing Think Safe! Be Safe! back for another year, CFSO continued a Metro State tradition led by students: sharing what they learn about cybersecurity with the wider Twin Cities community.