Adobe Test Fest is Coming in November

Adobe Digital Badges

Students, join us on November 7, 2020, for Adobe Test Fest!

Adobe Test Fest will be a day dedicated to getting SMU students their Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification. Not only will OIT cover the cost of the certifications, but we will also award a $100 Amazon gift card to the student with the highest score on their Adobe certification. Certifications available during Adobe Test Fest are: Continue reading Adobe Test Fest is Coming in November

The Biggest Fisher: Week 2 Wrap Up

The Biggest PhisherIt was an exciting week with a lot of movement on the leaderboard, but we’re back to a nine-way tie for first! There’s a seven-way tie for second and a six-way tie for third, so this is still anyone’s game!

I’m also excited to let you know that my new book on cybersecurity, Well Aware, is coming out next week. I’ll technically be out on vacation for the book launch, but I’m having so much fun with this project I’ll still be logging in to keep track of the scores and send you updates. So, if you see an out of office message from me, it’s not a phish! Don’t worry though, keep the reports coming in!

The Leader Board

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“The Biggest Phisher” Phishing Contest: Last Week to Sign Up!

This October, prepare for the challenge of a lifetime. You’ve never witnessed a security awareness month like this.

The Biggest PhisherThis year for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), we are encouraging everyone to think more critically when reviewing emails by putting themselves in the villain’s shoes with the “The Biggest Phisher” Phishing Contest. Find out what makes a good phishing email and how to spot them when they hit your inbox.

TWO WAYS TO PLAY

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Announcing “The Biggest Phisher” Phishing Contest

This October, prepare for the challenge of a lifetime. You’ve never witnessed a security awareness month like this!

The Biggest PhisherThis year for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), the Office of Information Technology is encouraging everyone to think more critically when reviewing emails by putting themselves in the villain’s shoes and create their own phishing email as for the “The Biggest Phisher” Phishing Contest. You will find out what makes a good phishing email, which in turn, will help you to spot the real ones when they hit your inbox. Continue reading Announcing “The Biggest Phisher” Phishing Contest