At the Norton Cyber Safety Expo at Toronto's Yonge and Dundas Square this weekend, visitors will have a chance to interact with the Cybercrime Index - a tool that tracks and warns computer users about daily cybercrime risks around the world, providing information that is timely and actionable. Check the schedule for this weekend after the jump.
The 2011 Norton Cybercrime Report found that 69 percent of Canadians have fallen victim to cybercrime. That's about 7.3 million Canadians last year resulting in CAD$840 million in direct financial losses and an additional CAD$4.7 billion in time spent resolving the crime. With those staggering numbers, Norton wants to educate Canadians and provide them with the tools needed to protect themselves.
Visitors can also tour the Stuff Truck and learn how the online criminal marketplace operates, what is for sale, and the latest schemes of cyber thieves. Several security experts will also be on hand in the event tent helping visitors understand different facets of cyber safety including chats for youth, adults and business owners.
Day 3 — Saturday, October 8
Family Day: From 9am-7pm, come check out the Cybercrime Index, the BLK MKT exhibit and pick up some cyber safety tips on a variety of topics, including how to report cybercrime and how to protect yourself and your entire family.
Speakers Schedule in Event Tent
- 11:00am: Janice Biehn, Parents Canada — Why you should be aware of your child's online activities. Common online threats and best practices
- 11:30 am: Lynn Hargrove, Symantec — How prevalent is cybercrime? A look at Canadian findings of the Norton Cybercrime Report
- 12:00pm: John Durant, Canadian Centre for Child Protection — Online Resources for cyber protection
- 12:30 pm: Lynn Hargrove, Symantec — Cyberbullying and your digital resume
- 1:00 pm: Winston Sih, Tech Expert — Mobile security for families
- 1:30 pm: Travis Wilkins, Symantec — Inside the Cybercrime Index
- 2:00 pm: Cst. Scott Mills, Toronto Police Services — What's happening on social networks
- 2:30 pm: Lynn Hargrove, Symantec — How prevalent is cybercrime? A look at Canadian findings of the Norton Cybercrime Report
- 3:00pm: Travis Wilkins, Symantec — Inside the Cybercrime Index
- 3:30pm: Cst. Scott Mills, Toronto Police Services — What's happening on social networks
Day 4 — Sunday, October 9
Small Business Day: 9-5pm — Small business owners can face unique challenges when it comes to protecting their data and staying ahead of technology - our experts are on hand to offer tips and solutions to overcoming some common IT problems.
Speakers Schedule in Event Tent
- 12:00pm: Jim Chalmers, Symantec — Top IT security issues Small Businesses should be concerned about
- 12:30pm: Cst. Scott Mills, Toronto Police Services — Reporting Cybercrime
- 1:00pm: Adam Stoyles, IT Consultant — Creating successful IT strategies for Small Business
- 1:30pm: Jim Chalmers, Symantec — Top IT security issues Small Businesses should be concerned about