Cybersecurity Awareness

Data Syncing Services

Sync Services

Sync service backups can be set up through Google Drive or Box and both encrypt the data in transit and at rest. However, these services are only suitable for P2 and P3 data - not P4, review what data can be stored in my UC Berkeley Google accounts (bMail,...

Backing Up Your Data

What is a Backup?

A backup is a second copy (or more) of your digital files and it can protect you from data loss. You can access this backup in the event your device or data become inaccessible, destroyed, or damaged. Data loss can occur in many ways: a computer or hardware crash, a lost or stolen device, data corruption, or malware that encrypts it and holds it for ransom.

Two types of backup are sync services and traditional backups: Sync (or cloud) services backup individual files and do not include...

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023

Protect Your Digital Life, Be Cyber Safe

Download this Zoom background to use all month! And...don't forget to take the required cybersecurity training each year.

Password Management with LastPass

Overview

Creating strong, unique passwords for each of your personal and work accounts isn't a chore when using a password manager - like LastPass. LastPass can generate and remember passwords for you - no more writing your passwords down and potentially exposing your credentials. Using strong and unique passwords on each of your accounts increases your personal and professional online security.

UC Berkeley offers FREE...

Holiday Shopping Posters

Broaden your online shopping awareness

Below are posters (11" x 17") and flyers (8.5" x 11") you can use to learn how to protect yourself from cyber criminals while shopping this season.
Click on the image(s) to download the pdf.

Cybersecurity Posters and Flyers

Security is a shared responsibility. We all have a part to play. Know what you are working with and protect research with these handy flyers.

Click on the image(s) to download the pdfs.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022

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Download this Zoom background to use all month! And...don't forget to take the required cybersecurity training each year.

Settings for Securing Zoom

UC Berkeley Zoom

UC Berkeley's Zoom service may only be used for P3 (and below) data according to the Berkeley Data Classification Standard and may not be used to transmit or store P4 data including, but not limited to: Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, or export controlled data. Refer to the Data Classification Standard for a comprehensive list of P4 data types.

This applies...

Securing Home Wi-Fi

Find your router’s web page

Here are instructions on how to find your router’s IP address. Once you have the IP address (e.g., 192.128.1.1) type it into an address bar (aka URL bar).

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Security Reminders as We Approach Tax Season

General reminders and best practices: File electronically and use direct deposit for the quickest refunds. File early - the earlier, the better. Filing early helps prevent identity fraud; others cannot file a fake return in your name if you have already filed. Remember that the IRS will never request payment over the phone, or ask for personal information through emails or text messages