The SPS Pride Club, in collaboration with guest organization Hacking the Workforce, hosted a two-part virtual workshop series focused on strengthening digital safety skills for CUNY SPS students.

Part I offered an open session for all SPS students, introducing core cyber hygiene practices such as password security, device protection, safe browsing habits, and strategies to reduce online vulnerability. Participants learned practical tools to safeguard their digital presence in academic, professional, and personal spaces.

Part II provided a more targeted session for LGBTQIA+ students, centering the unique digital risks that queer and trans communities may face. This workshop addressed identity-based online harassment, privacy protection on social platforms, safe community engagement, and resources for maintaining digital autonomy. The session emphasized empowerment, community care, and strategies for navigating online spaces safely and confidently.

Together, the series equipped participants with accessible, actionable skills to strengthen cybersecurity awareness and protect their online identities.

This event was made possible through generous funding from the NYC City Council Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual Caucus and the Office of the Mayor, and was supported by the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives.