News: Cybersecurity

  • New Year, New Cybersecurity for You Activities

    Alison Landefeld | January 24, 2023
    Cybersecurity is a hot topic in our new year, with recent data breaches compromising user security and new regulations being proposed in the U.S. Congress. Advancements in personal technology and confusing consumer privacy policies can make it exceedingly difficult to protect your digital life. That's where Cybersecurity for You (C4U) comes in! On this cybersecurity awareness platform,...

  • Participate in International Fraud Awareness Week!

    Richard Hunter | November 10, 2022
    November 13 - 19 is International Fraud Awareness Week, which means it’s the perfect time to brush up on your fraud detection abilities. Learn how to spot common holiday-related and CEO scams and brush up on your abilities to detect and report phishing emails on the Cybersecurity for You (C4U) awareness platform. C4U offers learning activities and actionable techniques to help you live a safer di...

  • Cybersecurity Days Community Forum Recordings Available

    Richard Hunter | November 10, 2022
    Did you miss the chance to join Ohio State's Cybersecurity Days Community Forum last month? Well, you’re in luck, as the full recording of the day’s events have been posted to the Cybersecurity Days 2022 Community Forum YouTube playlist.The videos feature informative talks by Amy Geiger, North American Cyber Security Lead, Accenture; Terin Williams, Cyber Security Advisor, Departme...

  • BuckeyePass to Protect Sponsored Guest Process

    Alison Landefeld | November 8, 2022
    Because stolen, compromised or damaged information can lead to unwanted and unnecessary consequences for both staff members and the university, Ohio State is increasingly expanding the use of multifactor authentication. The Sponsored Guest account process will be the latest system to adopt BuckeyePass protection on November 16.A Sponsored Guest is a way to get a collaborator or other non-employee...
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  • Cybersecurity Days Increases Cyber Knowledge at University and in Community

    Alison Landefeld | October 27, 2022
    Ohio State’s Cybersecurity Days was born from the need to share knowledge and best practices to form a collective defense from cybercriminals. Held annually, the event works to stimulate creativity, critical thinking and problem solving to help the university and community members operate more resiliently.This year, Cybersecurity Days held a colleague forum for university faculty, staff and stude...

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