NEWS Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D. C. 20554 This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974). News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: September 12, 2013 Mike Snyder, 202-418-0997 Email: michael.snyder@fcc.gov FCC TO HOST CYBERSECURITY TECHNOLOGY FORUM IN RECOGNITION OF CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH Discussion Will Focus on Protecting Children from Online Risks; Tech Demo Showcasing Advancements in Consumer Cybersecurity Technology to Follow Washington, D.C. – On October 1, 2013, the FCC’s Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau will host a forum and hold technology demonstrations dedicated to cybersecurity issues consumers face, with a particular focus on safeguarding children on the Internet. The event will take place in the FCC Commission Meeting Room (TW C-305) at 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554 from 10 am to 3 pm. The forum seeks to bring together teens, parents, educators and subject matter experts to discuss the issues surrounding cybersecurity (online safety) and the use of technologies that can assist in keeping children safe on the Internet. Panelists will discuss the importance of identifying and preventing risky online behaviors and will provide tips on how to protect children from these risks. The experts will also address technological advancements in cybersecurity, especially as they relate to social media, mobile security and preventing identity theft. Following the forum, there will be technological demonstrations in the FCC’s Technology Experience Center located in the same building from 1 to 3 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Due to limited seating, please pre-register by submitting your name, organization and contact information to cybersecuritynextgen@fcc.gov. The forum will be webcast live at www.fcc.gov/live and questions during the forum can be sent to livequestions@fcc.gov or by using #CyberSecurityfcc on Twitter. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Send detailed requests, with contact information, to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice) or (202) 418-0432 (TTY). Requests should be made as early as possible. For additional information on this event visit http://www.fcc.gov/events/cybersecurity-next- generation-technology-forum or contact Donice Jones at (202) 418-2736 or via e-mail at Donice.Jones@fcc.gov. For more information about the FCC, visit http://www.fcc.gov --FCC--