CyberAware: Cybersecurity Awareness Resources

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IT Solutions Information Security team helps protect your personal information, keep the University safe online, and spread awareness to #BeCyberAware. Check out top cybersecurity resources and tips below to help you stay secure.

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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

This initiative educates campus about online safety and empowers students and employees to protect their data from cybercriminals. Check out resources below and spread the word with virtual backgrounds, graphics, posters, and more in our media kit.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Resources

Top Links and Resources

• Report phishing
• Reset StarID password
• View or report employee technology assets
• Frequently asked cybersecurity questions

4 Tips to Stay Safe

Phishing

Phishing, also known as scams, includes any fraudulent activity like malicious emails, websites, text messages, and phone calls that try to steal your info.

What You Can Do:

• Make sure the sender is legit.
• Don’t open suspicious attachments or links.
• Don’t share personal information.

Report Phishing

Patching

A patch is a software update that provides fixes and improvements, protecting devices from security threats. Old apps and operating systems are easy to take advantage of.

What You Can Do:

• Turn on auto-updates to keep software up to date.
• Use only official app stores to download apps.
• Be careful of free apps and check permissions.

Passwords

Your passwords are the keys to your devices and accounts, which contain your personal information. You can be at risk if your passwords are not secure and protected.

What You Can Do:

• Enable multi-factor (or two-factor) authentication for extra security.
• Don’t share, write down, or reuse your passwords.
• Use passwords or phrases with at least 12 characters and a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.

Protect Your Devices

Computers and smart devices contain personal information, so keep them accounted for! Smart phones are usually the least protected of all devices, which makes them a target.

What You Can Do:

• Keep track of your devices and lock them with passwords.
• Old devices may still be storing info – don't leave them laying around.
• Correctly dispose of University technology no longer in use by contacting IT Solutions.