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Posted By IAMU,
Monday, October 19, 2020
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Social media can be a great tool for business owners, but it also presents possible cybersecurity threats you might not think about. Below are 5 helpful tips to staying cybersecure while using social media for your business to implement during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Sincerely, 
Paul D. Pate
Iowa Secretary of State
5 TIPS TO STAYING CYBERSECURE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
With every social media account you sign up for, picture you post, & status you update, you are sharing information about yourself with the world. Take these simple steps to connect with confidence & safely navigate the social media world.
1. NEVER CLICK & TELL
Seemingly random details are all a criminal needs to know to target you, your loved ones, & your physical belongings. Keep personal information such as your full name, address, birthday, or even vacation plans off the Internet. Disable location services that allow anyone to see where you are, & where you aren't, at any given time.
2. REPORT SUSPICIOUS OR HARASSING ACTIVITY
Work with your social media platform to report & possibly block harassing users. Report an incident if you've been a victim of a cybercrime. Local & national authorities are ready to help you.
3. THERE IS NO 'DELETE' BUTTON
Just because you delete a post or picture from your profile seconds after posting, chances are someone still saw it.
4. UPDATE YOUR PRIVACY SETTINGS
Set the privacy & security settings to your comfort level for information sharing. Disable geotagging, which allows anyone to see where you are, & where you aren't, at any given time.
5. CONNECT ONLY WITH PEOPLE YOU TRUST
While some social networks might seem safer for connecting because of the limited personal information shared through them, keep your connections to people you know & trust.
These tips and tricks to help secure your business from cyber threats while on social media are provided by CISA. For more information about how you can Do Your Part to #BeCyberSmart, visit www.cisa.gov/ncsam
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Posted By IAMU,
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
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Are you taking advantage of social media to communicate with
customers and citizens? This webinar series aims to provide you with
ways to identify and connect with your audience, develop content for
platforms, and where social media is trending today.
Series Topics & Schedule:
September 9, 2020 - “Who is Your Audience & What Do They Need From You?”
September 16, 2020 - “Writing Better Content for Social Media”
September 23, 2020 - “Social Media Trends & How Social Networks Work in 2020”
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. each week
Cost: FREE for IAMU Utility Members
About the Presenter:
Chris Snider has spent his career pushing for innovative and creative
ways to tell and present stories in print and online. He’s currently an
assistant professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication
at Drake University in Des Moines. Chris has a degree in journalism from
the University of Iowa and an MBA from Drake University.
https://chrissniderdesign.com/blog/about
Registration Info:
To register, click on the above dates or visit the IAMU Events page HERE.
*The webinar link will be sent to the registered participant’s email
address. Please note the webinar invite will come from Zoom.*
QUESTIONS? Contact events@iamu.org
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Posted By Administration,
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
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Are you taking advantage of social media to communicate with
customers and citizens? This webinar series aims to provide you with
ways to identify and connect with your audience, develop content for
platforms, and where social media is trending today.
Series Topics & Schedule:
September 9, 2020 - “Who is Your Audience & What Do They Need From You?”
September 16, 2020 - “Writing Better Content for Social Media”
September 23, 2020 - “Social Media Trends & How Social Networks Work in 2020”
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. each week
Cost: FREE for IAMU Utility Members
About the Presenter:
Chris Snider has spent his career pushing for innovative and creative
ways to tell and present stories in print and online. He’s currently an
assistant professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication
at Drake University in Des Moines. Chris has a degree in journalism from
the University of Iowa and an MBA from Drake University.
https://chrissniderdesign.com/blog/about
Registration Info:
To register, click on the above dates or visit the IAMU Events page HERE.
*The webinar link will be sent to the registered participant’s email
address. Please note the webinar invite will come from Zoom.*
QUESTIONS? Contact events@iamu.org
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Posted By Administration,
Thursday, August 6, 2020
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Are you taking advantage of social media to communicate with
customers and citizens? This webinar series aims to provide you with
ways to identify and connect with your audience, develop content for
platforms, and where social media is trending today.
Series Topics & Schedule:
September 9, 2020 - “Who is Your Audience & What Do They Need From You?”
September 16, 2020 - “Writing Better Content for Social Media”
September 23, 2020 - “Social Media Trends & How Social Networks Work in 2020”
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. each week
Cost: FREE for IAMU Utility Members
About the Presenter:
Chris Snider has spent his career pushing for innovative and creative
ways to tell and present stories in print and online. He’s currently an
assistant professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication
at Drake University in Des Moines. Chris has a degree in journalism from
the University of Iowa and an MBA from Drake University.
https://chrissniderdesign.com/blog/about
Registration Info:
To register, click on the above dates or visit the IAMU Events page HERE.
*The webinar link will be sent to the registered participant’s email
address. Please note the webinar invite will come from Zoom.*
QUESTIONS? Contact events@iamu.org
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Posted By IAMU,
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
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To help raise awareness of public power in your community, the American Public Power Association (APPA) encourages public power utilities to join the APPA and other public power utilities across the country in sharing public education resources in November. APPA has listed some helpful resources below that you can use in your social media posts, newsletters, and other customer communications. Use the hashtags listed below the resources as well as #PublicPower. You can also simply repost/retweet/share every day from the APPA’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
New Resources: The APPA has developed a robust suite of templates and suggested content by topics and months http://publicpower.org/raisingawareness/. Bookmark this page, as the APPA adds content to it regularly as new pieces are developed.
#CommunityPowered Campaign social media contest for customers
Through Nov. 30, encourage your followers to use their public Instagram or Twitter account to share a photo or video about why they think it's great to be #CommunityPowered (don't forget the hashtag!). Weekly prizes include a toaster oven, an ionic hair dryer, an LED snowman, a Wi-Fi Smart Color Programmable Thermostat, and more! For sample social media messages, contest details and rules, visit https://wearecommunitypowered.com/contest-rules/.
Veterans Day (Nov 11)
Resources #VeteransDay #PublicPower
Utilities United Against Scams Week / Day (Nov 11-17 / Nov 14)
Resources Guide and Resources #StopScams #PublicPower
Thanksgiving (Nov 23)
Resources #ThanksGiving #PublicPower
Rule your Attic
Resources #RuleYourAttic #PublicPower
Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month
Resources #Infrastructure #PublicPower
You can always find other days of the year that you can adapt to your utility here and here. If you have any questions or need any assistance please contact Jen Cronin at jcronin@iamu.org.
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