October is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of cybersecurity.
Join us for some fun activities that will help you better secure your digital life.
| Event | Date/Time | Location | How to participate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passwordle | October 1-31 | Online | Participate online |
| In-Person Escape Rooms | October 9 10:30 a.m.-noon 1:30-3:30 p.m. October 10 10:30 a.m.-noon | October 9 Main Library, Room 106 1408 W. Gregory Dr. Urbana, IL October 10 DCL, Room L410 1304 W. Springfield, Urbana, IL | https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/611245312 |
| Digital Escape Room | October 13-19 | Online | Play online |
| Phish Market | October 23 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | Campus Instructional Facility 1405 W. Springfield, Urbana, IL | Stop by CIF |
| Level UP Your Cyber Game – College Gameday Edition | October 30 noon-1:00 p.m. | Zoom event or DCL, Room L410 1304 W. Springfield, Urbana, IL | Register to participate online |
Passwordle: Guess passwords, learn cybersecurity.
If you enjoy Wordle but wish it taught something useful, try Passwordle. You’ll play an ethical hacking apprentice guessing five-letter passwords in six tries using mock social media clues. Learn about online security and compete for prizes during the month of October. It’s casual, educational and maybe a bit addictive. Play all month long.
In-Person Escape Rooms
Join an in-person interactive escape room experience on October 9 or 10. In this 90-minute challenge, you’ll test puzzle-solving skills in fun ways that showcase cybersecurity best practices. You don’t need any prior knowledge or experience – just bring along your teamwork skills. Spots are limited, so sign up today!
Digital Escape Room
An online cybersecurity escape room experience created by our colleagues at the University of Illinois Springfield will be available October 13-19. This will feature new cybersecurity challenges and puzzles: https://go.uis.edu/securityescape
Phish Market
On October 23, stop by the Phish Market! Can you spot the phish before you get hooked? You’ll learn ways to avoid phishing when you try your luck at carnival games, take a “phish” selfie, or play some virtual games from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. on October 23 at the Campus Instructional Facility on Springfield Avenue.
Level UP Your Cyber Game – College Gameday Edition
On Wednesday, October 30 from noon-1:00 p.m. Central Time, join an online game show to compete against our Big 10 rivals at the Level UP Your Cyber Game – College Gameday Edition!
Today, good cyber skills are the new life skills, and we’re here to put your mind through the motions. Join us for a turbocharged game show and test your abilities. Engage in thrilling challenges and strategic quandaries. Come for essential info and practical techniques to safeguard your digital life after the stadium lights have dimmed.
Compete against your campus rivals for ultimate bragging rights and victory!
Registration is available now at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_q0NGfXZPQx-3NtMn6IUEsQ#/registration.
Sponsored by the Big 10 Academic Alliance and the National Cybersecurity Alliance.
