Students: Play Family Feud-style Cybersecurity Stump the CIO for prizes in the Buffalo Room on October 8th

Stump the CIO prizes.

Prizes for Stump the CIO include a UBIT challenge coin and a "Geese aren't real" T-shirt. 

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By Michael Canfield
 IT Communication Specialist

Published September 28, 2026

Do you love game shows and playing to win? Do you think you can spot a scam and outsmart UB’s Chief Information Officer or  Chief Information Security Officer? Join UBIT on Thursday, October 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Buffalo Room on Capen’s ground floor (down the hall from 1Capen) for the ultimate cybersecurity challenges gameshow, featuring fun, food, and free prizes.

Join UBIT’s Information Security Office as they kick off their events for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This year’s event brings a Family Feud-style twist to everyday categories and questions about staying safe online.

Can you guess the top answers

What makes an email look suspicious? What habits put your device at risk? What tricks do scammers use to make you act quickly? In this Family Feud-style UB Cybersecurity Stump the CIO, participants will try to name the top answers to questions about phishing, device security, social engineering, and more.

Questions will be provided, and the challenges offer a chance to test what you know while picking up tips you can use in class, at work, home, and anywhere. You don’t need to be a cybersecurity expert to play; just bring your curiosity and be ready to think critically. Remember, security is everyone’s responsibility (and it can be fun too!)

Celebrate women in technology

Activities also include a bonus lightning round celebrating women in technology featuring UBIT’s own AI Ada Lovelace. Bring your curiosity and see how quickly you can solve the clues.

Prize offerings

 Winners of this challenge will walk away with:

  • A limited-edition UBIT Challenge Coin
  • A new UBIT "Geese Aren't Real” t-shirt 
  • Gift bags with more prizes for the winning team
  • And more!

Need help? UBIT is here for you

The UBIT Help Center is here to help with your technology needs at UB. Students can also reach out to the UB Tech Squad for help; they can meet you anywhere on North or South Campus.

UB Information Technology News keeps UB students, faculty, and staff informed about their IT services and showcases creative collaborations between UBIT and the campus community. Published by UB Information Technology and distributed via email as The Monthly Download. Edited by Diana Tuorto, IT Communication and Engagement, dianatuo@buffalo.edu.