Free Webinars and Shred Events to Reduce the Risk of Information Compromise
COLUMBIA, S.C. – October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is here to help you protect your data and personal information. SCDCA will hold four free webinars to help consumers improve online safety and avoid scams as well as three webinars to help educate businesses about protecting private information. Four key cybersecurity topics will be covered across the entire month: multi-factor authentication, using strong passwords, updating software and avoiding phishing attempts. There will also be three free events for consumers to shred their sensitive documents.
Webinars for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
To register for a specific webinar, click the title links below:
Free Shred Events
SCDCA will partner with Shred360 to offer the following free events:
- Monday, October 19 – USC Aiken Convocation Center, 2049 Champion Way,
Graniteville, SC 29829 - Thursday, October 22 – North Spartanburg Park, 1160 Old Furnace Road, Boiling Springs, SC 29316
- Thursday, October 29 – Shred360 Facility, 140 Crouch Commercial Court, Irmo, SC 29063
To shred your sensitive documents in a timely manner, the shred event is set up as a drive-through. Attendees are encouraged to stay in their vehicles and are limited to (3) three boxes (copy paper box or smaller) or (3) three bags (kitchen trash bag or smaller) per vehicle. There is no need to remove binder clips, paper clips, staples, rubber bands or CDs/DVDs prior to shredding.
All webinars and shred events are free to attend. Download SCDCA’s “Cybersecurity Basics (PDF)” flyer or request physical copies by filling out the Brochure Order Form. Follow SCDCA’s Facebook account for cybersecurity tips throughout October.
About SCDCA
Established in 1974, DCA has fifty years of experience in protecting South Carolina consumers while recognizing those businesses that act honestly and fairly. Cultivating a marketplace comprised of well-informed consumers and businesses prevents deceptive and unfair business practices, allows legitimate business activity to flourish, resulting in the promotion of competition and a healthier economy.
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