Security is a shared responsibility. We all have a part to play.
Every member of the University community must safeguard the information entrusted to us. Phishing attacks and stolen credentials pose significant threats, making up-to-date cybersecurity training crucial for awareness and protection of our data and systems.
1. Take Your Annual Cybersecurity Awareness Training
A security awareness training course is assigned to all employees. You will receive an email with training information from the UC Learning Center.
- More information about the UC Cyber Security Awareness Fundamentals training.
2. Follow Basic Cyber Security Requirements
Protect your personal information by following guidelines for managing passwords, learning how to avoid phishing scams, and by remembering secure computing practices at all times.
- Follow this Basics of Cybersecurity Checklist to ensure you are protected.
- Sign up for LastPass. LastPass is a password management tool that securely manages your passwords in an online vault.
- Avoid phishing and other social engineering scams. If it looks suspicious or you weren’t expecting it, report it.
3. Know and Protect Data
All Berkeley data is assigned a “Protection Level” - even emails and Google Docs! That’s because the information kept within has value, and it’s up to you to protect this data properly on your devices.
We work closely with the research community to provide resources, guidelines, consulting, and assessment services for protected data and protected data applications.