pair of glasses in front of computer bankA free public workshop Nov. 5 in the EPICentre will introduce best practices in cybersecurity.

Workshop to promote data protection

Sensitive information — intellectual property, financial records, personal material — is transmitted and stored on computers, phones, and other digital devices. Unauthorized access can have a negative impact on individuals and businesses.

A free workshop Tuesday, Nov. 5, will introduce best practices and techniques to protect your data from cyberattack.

Presented by the Entrepreneurship Practice and Innovation Centre (EPICentre), “Cybersecurity and Protecting Your Data: What You Need to Know” is aimed at students and small business owners. It will begin at 5 p.m. in the EPICentre offices on the second floor of the Joyce Entrepreneurship Centre.

Instructor Sam Ghasan has more than 15 years’ experience in information technology. Find more details and online registration on the event website.