Tagged: Cybersecurity for You
Test Your AI Security Smarts: Take the Quiz and Enter to Win!
Berh Varcho | November 12, 2025Test your AI know-how for a chance to win! As part of Ohio State’s AI Fluency initiative, you can take our new Test Your AI Responsible Use IQ! quiz between now and Dec. 12 and enter to win one of 250 $40 gift cards. Developed by OTDI’s Digital Security and Trust team, the short quiz is designed to help Buckeyes understand how to use AI responsibly as it transforms the way we teach, research and work.Attend Securing the Mission: Building Awareness and Resilience in Higher Ed on Oct. 9
Reg Jackson | October 7, 2025Seeing 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.
Cybersecurity Days begin on Oct. 1
Beth Varcho | September 16, 2025This year Ohio State is collaborating with BTAA to celebrate October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. BTAA has scheduled four engaging and educational events. While some content is aimed at all users, some events are targeted to cybersecurity professionals. These events will help you develop awareness and guide you to take action against cybersecurity threats.Don't Let Phishing Spoil Your Day
Alison Landefeld | November 30, 2023In 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.
New AI Achievement and Activities in Cybersecurity for You
Alison Landefeld | October 12, 2023Have 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.
New AI-Focused Activities in C4U
Alison Landefeld | September 19, 2023Artificial 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.
Cybersecurity for You: New Activities Released, Students Join the Platform
Alison Landefeld | August 17, 2023The 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.
New Year, New Cybersecurity for You Activities
Alison Landefeld | January 24, 2023Cybersecurity is a hot topic in our new year, with recent data breaches compromising user security and new regulations being proposed in the U.S. Congress. Advancements in personal technology and confusing consumer privacy policies can make it exceedingly difficult to protect your digital life.
That's where Cybersecurity for You (C4U) comes in! On this cybersecurity awareness platform, Ohio State faculty and staff can learn to protect themselves from these cyber threats by completing activities and achievements.
Cybersecurity for You - Fall Activities Released
Alison Landefeld | September 13, 2022The shortening of days heralds the arrival of new activities to the Cybersecurity for You (C4U) awareness platform, and with them, a renewed opportunity to improve cybersecurity skills and earn points towards digital rewards.
Cybersecurity for You Summer Activities Released
Alison Scott | June 21, 2022Happy summer! The beginning of the hotter months heralds the arrival of new activities to the Cybersecurity for You (C4U) awareness platform, and with them, a renewed opportunity to improve cybersecurity skills and earn points towards digital rewards.