2014-2015

News Release

REF NO.: 192

SUBJECT: PSA: Public lecture to talk about Internet security and privacy

DATE: March 9, 2015

Memorial University’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science will host a public lecture on Wednesday, March 11, about Internet security and privacy.

Can your computer be trusted? Is it safe to do Internet banking using your cell phone? Do you wonder how secure your information is and what the best practices are for protecting yourself and your personal information?

Dr. Jonathan Anderson, computer engineering professor, will present on what Internet security and privacy means for you, your computer and your mobile devices.

This Speaking of Engineering lecture series, hosted by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science and the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador, will be held on Wednesday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m., in the Engineering building’s Angus Bruneau Engineering Lecture Theatre, room EN-2006, on Memorial’s St. John’s campus. Admission is free. Parking is available in lot 16. All are welcome. A reception will follow.

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