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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity for Psychologists: Deconstructing Online Threats and Fortifying Your Cyber Defence
DESCRIPTION:This event is offered in partnership with the College of Alberta Psychologists				\n				\n				\n						\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					Abstract				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n						\n									Registration for this event will close at 11:59pm on June 16th. If you cannot make this date\, the recording of the webinar will be uploaded to our asynchronous course portal after the webinar and be accessible until Friday\, August 15th\, 2025\, after which the recording will no longer be accessible. Kathy delves into the increasingly sophisticated tactics\, techniques\, and procedures employed in social engineering attacks\, including ransomware\, spear-phishing\, and other forms of online fraud. Drawing on her extensive investigative experience\, she exposes the chilling consequences of cybercrime\, from financial loss and identity theft to coercion and online sexual exploitation. Kathy Macdonald demystifies these crimes\, making audiences aware of the multifaceted threats that lurk behind seemingly harmless interactions online. In this era of interconnectivity\, emerging security threats extend beyond personal computers and smartphones to Internet of Things (IoT) devices\, expanding the surface area for potential attacks. Kathy explores this uncharted territory\, providing insights into these latent dangers and the measures needed to secure these devices. However\, understanding the problem is just the first step. Kathy Macdonald empowers attendees by offering practical tips and resources to reduce online risk and prevent the inadvertent oversharing of valuable personal information. Her talk showcases how open-source intelligence gathering equips internet users with the tools to develop their investigative mindset\, turning the tide on cybercriminals. This presentation is not only a crash course in emerging cyber threats but also a roadmap for effective response and protection. Kathy emphasizes that mounting a successful defense against cybercrime is everyone’s responsibility. Through her actionable advice and comprehensive resources\, Kathy Macdonald equips attendees with the knowledge and strategies necessary to navigate the digital landscape safely and confidently. The fight against cybercrime begins with informed and proactive internet users.								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					Intended Audience				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n						\n									All mental health professionals who are interested in building their skills regarding cyber-security. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					Learning Objectives				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n						\n									Educate psychologists on cybersecurity risks\, best practices\, and proactive measures to protect sensitive information in their practice.Explore tactics employed in social engineering tactics.Understand the consequences of cybercrime.Gather practical tips and resources for reducing online risk.								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					Presenter				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n						\n					Kathy Macdonald				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n							\n		\n				\n			\n						\n						\n									Kathy Macdonald is a highly esteemed expert in cyber security\, renowned for her extensive experience in law enforcement. With a career that began as a police officer in Calgary\, Alberta\, in 1988\, Kathy quickly recognized the profound impact the Internet and the World Wide Web would have on crime and policing. This inspired Kathy Macdonald to become an authority in cyber security\, sharing her wisdom through engaging presentations and her upcoming book. As a professional speaker\, author\, consultant\, and university instructor\, Kathy Macdonald brings a wealth of investigative experience and a deep passion for cyber security awareness to her audiences. Her firsthand knowledge of the devastating consequences of cybercrime has earned her global speaking engagements with law enforcement\, corporations\, security groups\, government entities\, and academia. Recognizedwith the Order of Merit of the Police Forces (M.O.M.) in 2009\, Kathy’s commitment to community service is unwavering. With impressive academic credentials and specialized training\, Kathy Macdonald is a driving force in advancing national cybercrime strategies and promotingonline diligence and skepticism. Kathy holds a Masters of Security Risk Management with Merit (MSc.)\, and is a Certified Protection Professional (CPP). 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					Cancellation and Refunds				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n						\n									Cancellation and refunds may be applied for by email or phone call to the PAA Continuing Professional Development Officer.  Cancellations received fourteen (14) days prior to the Continuing Professional Development activity will receive a full refund of the registration fee\, less a $35.00 + GST processing fee. PAA reserves the right to cancel any activity\, in which case a full refund of the registration fee will be provided. 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n						\n					Continuing Education Credits 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n						\n									The Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA) is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) to offer Continuing Education (CE) for psychologists. This workshop is offered for one and a half (1.5) hours of CE Credit. Full attendance at the workshop is required to receive Continuing Education Credits. Partial credit will not be awarded\, and late arrivals or early departure will preclude awarding of Continuing Education Credits. PAA maintains responsibility for the program.
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