News: Cybersecurity

  • World Password Day is May 5

    Richard Hunter | May 4, 2022
    World Password Day was created by Intel in 2013 to raise awareness about the role strong passwords play in securing our digital lives. Here at Ohio State, your password confirms your identity for the systems you can use and what data you access. However, if you participate in commerce on the internet, chances are you have plenty of passwords that can get tricky to manage.The Cybersecur...

  • Cybersecurity Champion: Jordan Klapper

    Richard Hunter | May 4, 2022
    The Ohio State University’s Digital Security and Trust team recognizes Jordan Klapper for being a phenomenal security and trust partner. As part of this recognition, we're presenting Jordan with a Cybersecurity Champion Coin.Oh, you're unfamiliar with Cybersecurity Champion Coins?A Cybersecurity Champion Coin is given as a token of appreciation for services rendered to an institution or community...
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  • Tricky Tax Times Awareness Activity Available from C4U

    Richard Hunter | March 18, 2022
    It’s tax filing season! Every year, it seems that new and innovative ways of siphoning off your tax refund or even your identity are being invented. The new Tricky Tax Times awareness activity available on the Cybersecurity for You (C4U) awareness platform looks at some of the most prevalent tax scams currently, and what to be on the look for.Also, learn tips and tricks to:Act if you re...

  • Empowering You to Handle Messages Safely

    Hillary Lorton | March 10, 2022
    For improved security related to emails received from senders outside of the university, the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation is enabling two new email security features on Monday, March 14.Email Warning BannersThe first added security measure will be email warning banners. These banners are visual indicators added to the top of email messages that provide additional context ...

  • Reminder: Protecting Ohio State Data Just Got Easier

    Richard Hunter | March 1, 2022
    We all share the crucial responsibility of protecting Ohio State’s institutional data, which is why faculty, staff and student employees with access to certain administrative systems such as Workday and Tableau must complete training each year. But did you know that many staff members can complete their Institutional Data Policy training requirement by finishing a 7-minute activity on the Cyberse...

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