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Spooky Security (DHS and City of Phoenix Brown Bag Series)

October 29, 2013 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm MST
Free
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Event Summary

A Halloween‑themed, plain‑English cybersecurity presentation delivered for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Phoenix Information and Security Privacy Office (ISPO). Designed for a non‑technical audience, the session used classic movie monsters and horror‑film tropes to explain real‑world security threats and give attendees simple, actionable steps to stay safe online.

 

Overview

Spooky Security was created to make cybersecurity approachable, memorable, and fun. By blending classic horror themes with real‑world threat behavior, the session helped City of Phoenix staff understand modern risks without jargon or intimidation. The presentation emphasized human‑layer security, everyday digital hygiene, and practical steps anyone can take to protect themselves.

 

Context and Origin

This session was originally delivered at the invitation of the City of Phoenix CISO, who discovered Hunter Storm through LinkedIn and requested a public‑education talk tailored for non‑technical municipal staff. The event became one of the City’s most accessible security awareness sessions of the year.

 

Key Themes

  • Human‑layer security
  • Everyday cyber hygiene
  • Social engineering awareness
  • Public education
  • Security culture
  • Monster‑themed threat analogies

 

Audience

City of Phoenix staff, DHS partners, and municipal employees seeking approachable cybersecurity guidance.

 

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