November 13 - 19 is International Fraud Awareness Week, which means it’s the perfect time to brush up on your fraud detection abilities. Learn how to spot common holiday-related and CEO scams and brush up on your abilities to detect and report phishing emails on the Cybersecurity for You (C4U) awareness platform . C4U offers learning activities and actionable techniques to help you live a safer digital life. Not only can you learn how to secure your digital life, but each activity completed gets you one step closer to obtaining a variety of digital rewards!
Because stolen, compromised or damaged information can lead to unwanted and unnecessary consequences for both staff members and the university, Ohio State is increasingly expanding the use of multifactor authentication. The Sponsored Guest account process will be the latest system to adopt BuckeyePass protection on November 16.
Don't miss out! The Cybersecurity Days Colleague Forum for Ohio State faculty, staff and students is this Wednesday, October 19. Register now for your chance to learn about the university's cybersecurity threat landscape, its challenges, and help us develop innovative solutions for the future. Registrations accepted until the day of the event! https://cybersecurity.osu.edu/news-events/events/cybersecurity-days#colleague_forum
New activities have been released in the Cybersecurity for You (C4U) awareness platform . Get information on how location tracking on your personal devices and social media works; restricting access to your personal information through app permissions; identifying internet-connected toys and discover their connection to the “Internet of Things;” spotting frauds before you start your holiday shopping; and deciding if vehicle tracking insurance programs are right for you. As you learn, earn points toward digital rewards to upskill your digital life. Read the full post at the it.osu.edu site to learn more.
BuckeyePass, powered by Duo Security, is Ohio State’s method of multi-factor authentication, assisting in keeping our systems safe and helping us stay ahead of security threats. Starting September 20, faculty, staff and students will see the new Duo Universal interface when accessing university systems. Read the full post at the it.osu.edu site to learn more about what is changing.
BuckeyePass, powered by Duo Security, is Ohio State’s method of multi-factor authentication, assisting in keeping our systems safe and helping us stay ahead of security threats. Starting September 20, faculty, staff and students will see the new Duo Universal interface when accessing university systems. Read the full post at the it.osu.edu site to learn more about what is changing.
New activities have just been released on the Cybersecurity for You (C4U) awareness platform . Get information on how to protect data on mobile devices from theft or damage, determine the right backup method for your situation and discover techniques to recover from ransomware. As you learn, earn points toward digital rewards to upskill your digital life.
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. Complete the activity and earn points toward security tools and software that can make you even safer. Or use your points to contribute to great Ohio State charities.
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 Cybersecurity for You (C4U) platform? Read more at the it.osu.edu website .
As the situation in Ukraine and eastern Europe evolves, many Buckeyes are reaching out with concerns about how this conflict could affect our systems and the university, should there be an increase in cybersecurity threats. Our Digital Security and Trust team is always on the job, with numerous tools looking for vulnerabilities and potential issues around the clock. As always, our Ohio State community plays a major part in keeping the university safe. You can help protect our systems by remaining vigilant both at Ohio State and at home and by understanding the role you play. Read more at the it.osu.edu website .
