Celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month with Us!
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we have an exciting lineup of events and activities for faculty, staff and students. Explore what we have planned and join us in raising awareness and taking steps to safeguard yourself from cyber threats!
All Month: Meet the ITS Security Team & Get Awesome Swag!
Throughout October, the ITS Security team will be around campus to answer your questions and share valuable insights. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the team and pick up some awesome swag! We have two timeframes and locations for you to visit:
- Tuesdays: 10-11 a.m. at Fisher University Union (between the Post Office and the Town Square area)
- Wednesdays: 11 a.m. to noon at Randall Library on the First Floor.
All Month: Up for a Challenge? Join Our Cyber Quest!
Test your knowledge and problem-solving skills in our exciting online Cyber Quest Challenge! Keep an eye on the IT Security Updates and Information page in SharePoint during the first week of October for a link to the game. Ready to put your skills to the test and prove your cybersecurity savvy? Don’t miss out on this engaging and interactive experience!
CHECK OUT OUR Cyber Quest Challenge
All Month: Elevate Your Cybersecurity Knowledge: New Training for Students!
We are excited to announce the launch of our custom Cybersecurity Awareness Training on Canvas, designed specifically for students! This comprehensive course covers essential topics such as phishing, online payments, ransomware, social media safety, and best practices. It’s your complete guide to staying secure online, with additional resources to help you build strong cybersecurity habits. Start learning today and stay ahead of digital threats!
Get Started: Cybersecurity Awareness Training on Canvas
All Month: Keep Spotting & Reporting Phishing
You’ve been doing an outstanding job identifying and reporting phishing attempts, whether real threats or part of our faculty and staff training exercises. Your vigilance is crucial, as phishing remains a primary method used by attackers to compromise security. It can appear in emails, texts, phone calls, social media, and more. Your continued efforts make a significant impact and help keep our Seahawk community secure.
Keep up the great work!
All Month: Stay Updated with Weekly Security Tips on Instagram!
Follow us on Instagram for essential cybersecurity insights throughout the month. We'll dive into key topics like artificial intelligence, QR codes, two-factor authentication, social media, and software security updates. Don't miss out on our essential tips to enhance your cybersecurity knowledge!
Events For Faculty & Staff:
All Month: Your Feedback Matters & Could Win Cookies for Your Team!
We are eager to gather your feedback on how we’re doing as a security team through our "Security Awareness Proficiency Assessment" and the "Security Culture Survey". Your participation in these assessments will be instrumental in shaping our security strategies for the upcoming year and identifying areas for improvement.
While participation is optional, we highly encourage you to take part. As an added incentive, the department with the highest completion rate by the end of the month will be rewarded with a delicious treat of Insomnia Cookies!
You can find these assessments in your training dashboard. We look forward to your valuable input!
All Month: Faculty & Staff Complete Your Security Awareness Training Today!
You have until the end of the month to complete your mandatory security awareness training on our Seahawk Secure / KnowBe4 platform. This year's "2024 KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training - 30 minutes " course focuses on our collective responsibility to protect UNCW systems and data.
You'll receive weekly reminder emails from TAC to help keep you on track. We understand your schedule is busy, but with the increasing threats we face, it's important to stay vigilant. Please complete the training at your earliest convenience. You can find the training in your dashboard.
If you have any questions, please CHAT with TAC explore the myTAC portal or visit the Information Techology Services (ITS) site for additional resources.