Prep Talk - Episode 39: Cybersecurity

Are you secure online? On the latest episode of “Prep Talk,” guests from New York City Emergency Management and the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT) raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. The episode is in recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, held every October. This year’s theme — Own It, Secure It, Protect It — focuses on key areas including citizen privacy, consumer devices, and e-commerce security. Eric Smalls, assistant commissioner of technology at NYC Emergency Management, Lois Last, senior director of the NYC Gov Lab & Studio at DoITT, and Toney Lewis, security engineer at NYC Emergency Management provide tips and resources to help individuals become safer online. Read full transcript: on.nyc.gov/preptalk39