Awareness & Education

Tips to keep you safe over the holiday shopping season and beyond.

The below documents (CalNet login required for access) are designed to support Information Security Management program documentation at UC Berkeley. The campus-Level ISMP also provides the framework for the Unit-Level Template beneath it. Using and following these templates helps to maintain consistency in Information Security Management program documentation across campus. If you have any questions or need assistance with the documents, please email security@berkeley.edu.

Traveling comes with certain data security risks. Using devices like laptops, tablets, or smartphones in unfamiliar locations can expose them to threats. Connecting to public networks in hotels and airports often lacks robust security, making them easy to target.

Consider adding the following data security safeguards to your travel checklist: before, during, and after your trip. If you have any questions about securing your data on your trip, email security@berkeley.edu.

'Fight the Phish' is a phishing awareness campaign designed by the Information Security Office to keep our community safe. We've created materials to help you identify, report, and avoid these types of attacks.

Every semester, UC Berkeley Police receive numerous reports of stolen laptops on the campus and University properties. According to theft reports, many of those stolen laptops were the result of "smash-and-grab" car break-ins. UCPD warns that, "it only takes 10 seconds for a thief to smash a window and grab a laptop.” To protect your devices and data, follow these basic security practices.

The Center for Internet Security (CIS) is a community of organizations and individuals seeking actionable security resources. As a member of this community, the UC Berkeley campus has access to Consensus Security Configuration Benchmarks, Scoring Tools, Consensus Security Metric definitions, and discussion forums where we can collaborate on security best practices.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM) – observed every October – was created as a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online

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Information Security Monthly Tips offer actionable, user-friendly ways to secure your digital self at home and at work.