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Annual computer security reminder to campus from VC IT Mary Doyle
October 30, 2008
As National Cyber Security Awareness Month comes to a close, I write with an important reminder that criminals and hackers are constantly coming up with new schemes and phishing scams designed to compromise computers, steal personal or private information or passwords, or trick us into revealing information we shouldn’t reveal. more...
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October was National Cyber Security Awareness Month!! (October 2008)
The goal of National Cyber Security Awareness Month is to raise awareness about the many technology-related threats we face each day, and to learn how we can better protect our computers, our information and ourselves.
Many cyber security threats are largely avoidable. Information Technology Services' (ITS') “Top 10 List of Good Computing Practices” offers practical tips and pointers for safer computing. Please also keep an eye out for the following:
For additional cyber security information and resources, check out ITS' Security Awareness website.
See what universities around the country are doing for National Cyber Security Awareness Month:
If you are ever in doubt about a cyber security issue, contact the ITS Support Center. |
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Phishing and Spam IQ Quiz!!
SonicWALL has published a fun, informative quiz to test how well you distinguish between email schemes and legitimate email. Check it out at http://www.sonicwall.com/phishing/. |
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June was National Internet Safety Month!
National Internet Safety Month is an opportunity to increase awareness about the risks we and our families face on the Internet, and to promote information and resources to help us stay safe online. See 2008 article
See archives for 2007 article.
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"Introduction to Computer Security" class held April 28, 2008
Every day, hackers come up with new and creative ways to break into computers or obtain private information. We hear in the news about employees unintentionally putting private information at risk. This fun, informative, non-technical class will cover simple, practical ways to help you keep your computer and data safe and secure.
This class is offered at no cost though SHR Training and Development. Additional details and registration.
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