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. Check back weekly for new updates and opportunities to participate!
All Month: Score Points for UNCW in the Cyber Bowl!
UNCW is participating in the Cyber Bowl for the first time! From Oct. 1 to 31, campuses across the state will compete to see who is the most cyber-savvy. Starting Oct. 1, students, faculty and staff can earn points for UNCW simply by completing the Cyber Bowl quiz.
Who’s Competing & How to Play
UNCW will face off against Duke, East Carolina, Elizabeth City State, NC State, NC A&T, UNC Chapel Hill and Winston-Salem State in this year’s Cyber Bowl.
Starting Oct. 1, visit uncw.edu/cyberbowl to take the quiz anytime throughout the month. The questions will cover passwords, phishing, malware and online privacy.
Why Play:
Cyber Bowl is all about trying your best, learning and teamwork. Your participation is what matters most, as every person who completes the quiz earns points for our team. Explore the questions and enjoy learning new cybersecurity skills as you go.
The team with the highest score will win the championship and ultimate bragging rights! Plus, every player who completes their quiz will be entered into a prize draw. So Seahawks, take the Cyber Bowl quiz starting Oct. 1 and help us climb the leaderboard!
All Month: New Training for Faculty & Staff!
We are excited to announce our custom Cybersecurity Awareness Training in Percipio, developed by our very own IT Security team. Launching mid-October, this course is designed to be practical and directly relevant to your daily work. It covers four key areas: who we are and how to contact us, why cybercriminals target UNCW employees and their devices, how to recognize potential threats and what to expect if you experience a cyber incident at work.
This new training is your complete guide to staying secure and building strong cybersecurity habits. Watch SWOOP for the official launch announcement.
Faculty & Staff link Coming Soon!
Students: Boost Your Cyber Skills in 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 other forms of communication. Your continued efforts make a significant impact and help keep our Seahawk community secure. Keep up the great work, Sehawks!
How do I Identify Suspicious Emails & What do I do with them?
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 such as artificial intelligence, phishing, two-factor authentication, and more. Don't miss out on our essential tips to enhance your cybersecurity knowledge!
About Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Every October, UNCW celebrates National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Founded in 2004, Cybersecurity Awareness Month is the world’s foremost initiative promoting cybersecurity awareness and best practices. Businesses, government agencies, colleges and universities all celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month as part of keeping our communities cyber safe.
If you have any questions, please CHAT with TAC explore the myTAC portal or visit the Information Techology Services (ITS) site for additional resources.