Tagged: Cybersecurity

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 and questions. Gain essential tips to protect your digital life while helping Ohio State win the title of Most Cybersecurity Aware Institution in the BTAA.  

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 help you stay cyber secure.  

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 cyberattacks, along with tips to prevent identity theft if a breach occurs.

In today's digital world, phishing scams are a constantly growing threat to individuals and organizations like Ohio State. These deceptive schemes often involve malicious actors crafting emails or text messages that mimic legitimate communications from reputable sources, like banks, credit card companies, or even the university, to steal information. Phishing scams can also lead victims to download harmful software, giving bad actors access to personal and business information held on their device.  

BuckeyePass, powered by Duo Security, is Ohio State’s method of multi-factor authentication (MFA), assisting in keeping our systems safe and helping us stay ahead of security threats. New passkey authentication methods are now available, making it easier than ever to access the systems you need.

Have you considered using artificial intelligence (AI), especially generative AI like ChatGPT, for your work or academic assignments? Before wielding these innovative programs, make sure you know how to use it ethically and safely.  

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the world around us, and its presence in higher education is likely going to transform the way we teach and learn.   

The start of the next academic year is rapidly approaching. Before things get too hectic, make sure you take steps to protect your digital life by exploring the new activities and a brand-new achievement in the Cybersecurity for You (C4U) awareness platform. C4U is also proud to announce that students are now able to access the platform.  

This article applies to Managed IT partners

The Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) has a variety of measures to keep you as a user and university devices safe. One of these measures is the application CrowdStrike Falcon which is the antivirus component of our endpoint protection tool.