Cybersecurity Awareness for New Hampshire Residents
Presented by The ATOM Group Municipal Cyber Defense Program
This training session is designed to help the public better understand today’s cyber threats, including scams, fraud, and other cybercrimes targeting New Hampshire residents. Participants will learn how to recognize warning signs, avoid common pitfalls, and respond effectively to digital threats, building confidence and safety in everyday online activity.
The Municipal Cyber Defense Program (MCDP), led by The ATOM Group in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the New Hampshire Department of Information Technology, is a grant-funded initiative focused on strengthening cybersecurity across the state’s municipalities. The program works to enhance local cyber defense capabilities and build a more secure, resilient digital infrastructure for New Hampshire communities.
Outline:
1. Introduction to Cybersecurity
• Importance of cybersecurity
• Basic cybersecurity terminology
2. Common Cyber Crimes
• Phishing and email scams
• Online shopping and banking scams
• Identity theft
• Tech support scams
• Social media fraud
3. Protecting Personal Information
• Creating and managing strong passwords
• Using multi-factor authentication
• Recognizing and avoiding phishing attempts
4. Safe Online Practices
• Best practices for online banking and shopping • Identifying secure websites
5. Responding to Cyber Threats
• What to do if you suspect a scam
• How to report cyber crimes in NH
• Resources for further help and support
6. Q&A Session
Learn more: www.theatomgroup.com/mcdp
Speaker Bio:
Ken Weeks
Ken Weeks has 30+ years of experience in the National Security and Cyber Operations space. Prior to his position as National Security Advisor at The Atom Group, Ken was the CISO for the State of New Hampshire. He spent his formative years as a Naval Officer, Special Duty, Cryptology and Information Warfare, and retired as a CAPT (O6). After the Navy, he worked as an Executive in Cyber Operations at the National Security Agency (NSA) and as the Operations Officer for the Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF). Over the years, both Hawaii Pacific University and the National War College tried to educate the “knuckle-dragger” out of him with a Master of Arts in Organizational Change and a Master of Science degree in National Security Strategy, respectively. It partially worked.