Cybersecurity Month at MassBay

Securing the Next 250

Welcome to Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026! This year's theme, Securing the Next 250, reminds us that everyone has a role to play in protecting our digital lives. Throughout October, we will be sharing practical tips, hosting workshops, and offering training designed to help our community stay safe online. Join us in building a more secure digital campus.

FEATURED EVENTS SCHEDULE

All Public Cybersecurity Awareness Month Events at MassBay with QR codes for Virtual and Hybrid Events →

Think Before You Click! • Nick Gipson

Thursday, Oct. 1 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Two Generations, One Digital World: Protecting Teens, Families, and Adults from Online Threats.

REGISTER for Think Before You Click! Event →

Online Meeting Link for Think Before You Click →

Virtual Meeting Link. Scan QR Code Below.

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Cyber Smart: Money, Identity & Digital Life

Monday, October 5 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Lynn Martin (Bank of America) shares practical tips to protect personal info, recognize scams, and secure finances.

HYBRID EVENT

Room W422 + Virtual

RSVP for Cyber Smart Event →

Online Meeting Link for Cyber Smart →

Virtual Meeting Link. Scan QR Code Below.

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Hackathon Info Session / Enrollment

Wednesday, October 7 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Learn about the October 28 Hackathon Challenge. Put your skills to the test in this tri-campus challenge open to MassBay, Salem State, and Springfield Tech.

ON CAMPUS

Room W422 + Cafeteria

Enroll in Hackathon and Register to Attend Hackathon Info Session

High School Cybersecurity Day

Tuesday, October 20 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

This event is designed to give high school students an introduction to cybersecurity, expose them to career opportunities in the field, and provide hands-on experience in a real cybersecurity training environment.

INTERACTIVE LAB

Room W422 / Cyber Range

Small Business Under Fire

Wednesday, October 21 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Hackers do not care about your size, only your blind spots. Every breach has a story—examine real-world small business threat cases and defenses.

Register for Small Business Under Fire Event →

Virtual Meeting Link. Scan QR Code Below.

Online Meeting Link for Small Business →

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Tri-Campus Hackathon Challenge

Wednesday, October 28 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

A hands-on challenge where teams defend systems, analyze threats and show off their skills. Students from MassBay, Salem State University, and Springfield will join this competition.

Cyber Range (Room W422)