News: Cybersecurity

  • Help Wanted: Attackers need you to defeat MFA

    Reg Jackson | July 30, 2025
    A growing trend in cybersecurity is to attack victims through texting and social channels, tricking them into giving access to their accounts, files, and data.As a refresher, multifactor authentication is the highest standard for logging into accounts and services. Simply, it means it takes -- 1) something you know: username and password, and 2) something you have: your DUO push notification on y...

  • Compete Against Big Ten Rivals During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

    Alison Landefeld | October 14, 2024
    Join the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) on Wednesday, October 30, at 1:00 p.m. for an exciting online game show: Level Up Your Cyber Game – College Gameday Edition! In celebration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, compete against fellow Big Ten schools and enhance your cyber knowledge. This event, hosted by the BTAA and the National Cybersecurity Alliance, features engaging challenges an...

  • Cybersecurity Tips for New and Returning Buckeyes

    Alison Landefeld | September 6, 2024
    Amid the hustle and bustle of a new academic year, it's easy to neglect basic cybersecurity measures. But with increasingly frequent reports of cyberattacks and data breaches, following basic steps to protect yourself and Ohio State’s data is crucial. This article provides strategies on avoiding phishing scams, enhancing your account security with BuckeyePass, and responsibly using AI tools to he...

  • Preventing and Responding to Data Breaches

    Alison Landefeld | August 20, 2024
    With the increasing frequency of data breaches, safeguarding both your personal and Ohio State information has never been more critical. Just as regular physical check-ups and exercise are vital for maintaining physical health, adopting cyber hygiene practices is essential for ensuring digital well-being. This article offers steps to secure your data and help the university defend against cyberat...

  • Security and Privacy Statement on Artificial Intelligence

    Rich Nagle, Associate Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer | August 20, 2024
    Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is rapidly evolving, and the university is currently exploring how AI can be utilized in our educational, research and innovation, and health care endeavors. This guidance will be updated as new tools and vendors are brought into the university’s technical environment.

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