Cybersecurity Awareness Month

New Security Awareness Training Coming to Campus

Cybersecurity Wellness Program Just in time for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, SMU is changing how we do cybersecurity awareness training. Last year, we launched a unique program focused on cybersecurity habits. Participants opting-in learned how to master cybersecurity habits and built a custom-tailored plan to make security feel easy. The responses from individuals completing the course were overwhelmingly positive.

Based on the award-winning book Well Aware: Master the Nine Cybersecurity Habits to Protect Your Future, the Cybersecurity Wellness Program focuses on Continue reading New Security Awareness Training Coming to Campus

SMU’s Cybersecurity Wellness Program Launches Next Month

This year, SMU is launching a Cybersecurity Wellness Program to help you build a custom-tailored plan for making security feel easy. Cybersecurity is critical for success in our modern world, and mastering these cybersecurity habits will help you protect your company, your career, your family, and your future.

But wait, there’s more! Continue reading SMU’s Cybersecurity Wellness Program Launches Next Month

Don’t Be Outsmarted by Your Smart Devices 🧠

We’ve talked about cybersecurity in the office and at coffee shops. Let’s wrap up the month of Cybersecurity Awareness Month chatting about cybersecurity at home!

First up is personal devices for work. This one’s easy: don’t use them! But if you do, make sure to get them approved by our security team first. Continue reading Don’t Be Outsmarted by Your Smart Devices 🧠

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Friday Update

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is in full swing. OIT has joined the annual campaign led by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCSA). The campaign emphasizes how the public and private sector can work together and to do our own individual part in building a secure online world. This year we are continuing to use the overarching theme of “Do Your Part, #BeCyberSmart.” Many cyber professionals are aware of the risks and issues in our increasingly virtual world. At SMU, we want your help to improve out cyber posture and use the knowledge you get at work to help others take a safe and aware approach to cybersecurity.

Each of us can get involved this October to help all of us be more safe and secure online. Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart by utilizing the following resources: Continue reading Cybersecurity Awareness Month Friday Update

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Continues: Week 2

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is off to a great start with an informative webinar this week from our Chief Security Officer, as well as a sneak peek into the new Duo two-factor authentication app coming to your mobile device in the next few weeks! Continue reading Cybersecurity Awareness Month Continues: Week 2