In the News: Big Ten Academic Alliance shares ‘Scary Cyber Tales’
In a hair-raising presentation, information technology experts from the Big Ten Academic Alliance shared stories meant to illustrate the dangers of the digital world.
News: Cybersecurity
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Watch for New Email Warning Banners Starting Oct. 20
We’re making important updates to our email security system to better protect you and the university from phishing and spoofed messages. Starting on Monday, Oct. 20, instructors, staff and students may notice a banner on incoming emails that fail our security check. These messages won’t be blocked yet, but they will be once the new security policy takes effect on Jan. 30. Wh... -
Register Now: Scary Cyber Tales: Don’t Let Your Data Go Bump in the Night
Attend "Scary Cyber Tales: Don’t Let Your Data Go Bump in the NightLearn" to learn about today’s most common threats—phishing, ransomware, malware, and social engineering—and pick up practical tips to keep your data safe. Join our cybersecurity experts for an hour of spooky tales and essential lessons to ensure your digital life doesn’t turn into a cyber nightmare! -
New Password Policy Enhances Security and Convenience
As part of Cybersecurity Month, the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) is announcing changes to passwords that will reduce the burden on our users while strengthening our overall security. Beginning Oct. 9, Ohio State users will no longer be required to change their university password every 180 days – your next password change prompt will be your last. -
Attend Securing the Mission: Building Awareness and Resilience in Higher Ed on Oct. 9
Seeing how our peers operate is a rare opportunity. While we all face similar cybersecurity challenges, we handle them in a variety of ways. Partnering with the Big Ten Academic Alliance for this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month offers one of those opportunities in a virtual setting.The Big Ten has assembled a panel of Chief Information Security Officers to discuss their approach to our commo...
