IGA Cybersecurity Workshop
About the Event
With the holiday season in full swing, we are spending more time online than ever—shopping for gifts, keeping up with friends, and streaming our favorite holiday specials. But as our online activity surges, so do digital threats like fake delivery notices, fraudulent sales, and malware disguised as seasonal downloads.
The International Girls Academy invites you to our virtual workshop, Cybersecurity Basics: Staying Safe, Smart, and in Control Online. Grounded in digital literacy curriculum developed by AT&T Connected Learning, this interactive session is designed and led directly by our own IGA student leaders to help you protect what matters most: your personal information and your devices.
Led by Students, Designed for Real Life
Empowerment starts with real-world skills. Our student facilitators are stepping up to run a fun, practical, and highly interactive 45-minute workshop. Through guided discussions and live games, they will walk you through the essential tools needed to stay secure this season:
What Cybersecurity Really Means: Learn the fundamentals of protecting your personal data, safeguarding your devices (phones, laptops, and tablets), and understanding what malware really does.
Locks for Your Digital Doors: Master the art of strong passphrases (aiming for 12+ characters!), discover why length is your best defense against breaches, and learn safe ways to manage credentials.
Spotting Scams & Seasonal Red Flags: Break down phishing tactics and social engineering schemes targeting holiday shoppers, including faked caller IDs, high-pressure messages, lookalike links, and deals that seem "too good to be true".
When Something Feels Off: Learn the three golden rules—Stop, Check, and Report (to platforms and
reportfraud.ftc.gov)—because urgency is a scammer’s favorite trick.
Interactive Games Along the Way
This isn't a passive lecture—our student hosts have woven quick games directly into the session to test your instincts in real time:
Count Your Doors: Tally your online footprint and see how many "locks" you manage.
Safe or Sketchy?: Evaluate real-world scenarios in the chat, from sketchy unpaid-bill notices to suspicious verification pop-ups.
Password Glow-Up: Compete to take weak, risky passwords and rewrite them into memorable, uncrackable passphrases.
Red Flag Bingo: Race against other attendees to spot scam warning signs before they trap you.
Why Attend?
Scammers rely on high-stress moments and quick clicks during the busy holiday season, but getting caught off-guard isn't something to be embarrassed about—learning how to spot the traps is what keeps everyone safe. Whether you are setting up new holiday tech gifts or securing everyday accounts, join our student leaders for an engaging session that will leave you feeling confident and in control.
How to Join
Register: Sign up using the registration link below to reserve your virtual seat.
Access Google Meet: Your secure meeting link will be emailed directly to you before the workshop kicks off.
What to Bring: A phone, laptop, or tablet with internet access, ready to jump in the chat!