The Encryptids
Have you heard of Bigfoot? How about the Loch Ness Monster? These types of creatures are referred to as cryptids, and North Carolina has its very own cryptid mythology!
Start gearing up for a spooky October (which happens to be National Cybersecurity Awareness Month) by learning more about these monsters during the weeks of 9/16 through 10/14. During each of these weeks, the Information Security Office will be setting up tables on campus with free food, giveaways, and raffle entries. You’ll also be able to learn more about The Encryptids; information security themed monsters based on local folklore.
All you need to do is follow the clues posted on this page to hunt down the monster of the week! Every visit to a table will get you new and unique giveaways for that week, and additional entries into the SECURITYCON raffle.
Week 1 – “The Sanford Squatch” 
Location: The Quad @ Polk Place (near Wilson Library)
Date / Time: Friday September 20th from 9am-noon
Sanford, NC is home to an annual convention of Bigfoot hunters, and the areas surrounding the town have even had reports of Sasquatch sightings. You can protect your data from theft or loss by encrypting the hard drive on your laptop, and hiding in plain sight similar to how the Sanford Squatch somehow manages to elude bigfoot hunters year after year.
Guidance on encrypting your hard drive can be found right here at SAFE COMPUTING – an information security resource site for the students, faculty, and staff of UNC.
Come out to the quad this Friday from 9am to noon to claim your free Sanford Squatch gear, grab a snack, and receive a free raffle entry to to win bigger prizes.
Raffle winners can pick up their prizes on October 9th at SECURITYCON in the Student Union.