City of San Jose Cyber Awareness Day
Schedule
Wed Oct 15 2025 at 09:45 am to 02:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
San Jose City Hall | San Jose, CA

About this Event
Cybersecurity Awareness Day
https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/cyber-awareness-day
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and recognizes the importance of collaboration between government and private industries to raise awareness about digital security and empower everyone to protect personal data from digital forms of crime. This year's theme is Building a Cyber Strong America, highlighting the need to strengthen the country's infrastructure against cyber threats, ensuring resilience and security.
The event will kick off with a welcome from Mayor Matt Mahan and City Manager Jennifer Maguire, and feature distinguished subject matter experts and City leaders to discuss cybersecurity topics including:
- Cybersecurity tips and best practices
- How to protect and secure your data in the world of artificial intelligence
- What city employees can do to help protect your cities
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Registration, Networking and Organizer's Announcements
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:25 AM
Welcome /Opening Remarks by Mayor Matt Mahan and City Manager Jennifer Maguire
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Opening Keynote: Cities Are Under Attack
Info: A federal cybersecurity expert will share real examples of how hackers are targeting local governments.
🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:30 AM
Gametime: Cybersecurity Jeopardy
Info: Audience Members will be asked a series of questions and receive prizes.
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Break
Info: Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:40 PM
Session: What can I trust in an AI World?
Info: See deepfake, vishing and phishing demonstrations with your own eyes how easy it is to carry out an attack and what to do about it. Demos are performed by the founders of CivAI.org.
🕑: 12:40 PM - 12:50 PM
Gametime: Cybersecurity Jeopardy
Info: Audience Members will be asked a series of questions and receive prizes.
🕑: 12:50 PM - 01:00 PM
Break
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:40 PM
Session Panel: What Can Employees Do to Protect Your City?
Info: Hear from local city and academic cybersecurity leaders on the latest best practices to protect the cities we work for.
🕑: 01:40 PM - 02:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Where is it happening?
San Jose City Hall, 200 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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