Is your washing machine waging war on the Pentagon? Is your TV secretly monitoring your every move? It might just be! In our increasingly interconnected world, safeguarding information systems and personal data is more crucial than ever. This course will provide an in-depth overview of Information Security, covering its core concepts and both the alarming and amusing implications of our digital age. Dustin Masterson, a Sr. Information Security Engineer who has experience securing information systems and data for multiple Fortune 500 companies, will present a practical introduction to ethical hacking where you will learn how to protect yourself, your belongings, and your data in today’s landscape.

Participants are encouraged to bring a device to class to participate in Practical Hacking (Optional.)

Special Notes

This class will meet in person at the OLLI offices, located at 481 S. Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72704. Please read your class reminder email for the exact room location.

Class changes occasionally happen, please watch for (and read) announcements or emails from OLLI regarding your class.

Click on the link below for a Google map shot of our location:

OLLI HQ

Instructor:

Dustin Van Masterson

Dustin Masterson is a Sr. Information Security Engineer that has experience securing information systems and data for multiple Fortune 500 companies. He specializes in insider Endpoint Security, and threat detection and remediation. He previously served as an Aviation Electronics Technician and later as an Intelligence Specialist with the United States Navy. He has been awarded the Humanitarian Service Metal for his aid during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami disaster.

Room: Training Room, 159

Cost:

Tuition $40.00
Member Tuition $25.00

Study Group (2-3 session | Registration opens Tuesday, February 4, 2025 10:00 AM

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Arkansas (OLLI). Our mission is to provide a community of adults with a lifelong learning venue that promotes intellectual and cultural growth through exploration and discussion via diverse, high quality and affordable educational programs.

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