Cybersecurity Awareness

Traffic Light Protocol

Overview

The Traffic Light Protocol (TLP) was created to facilitate greater sharing of information. TLP is a set of designations used to ensure that sensitive information is shared with appropriate audiences.

TLP uses four colors to define sharing boundaries to be applied by the recipient(s) indicating when and how sensitive information can be shared, and by facilitating more frequent and effective collaboration. TLP is optimized for ease of adoption, human readability and person-to-person sharing; it may be used in automated sharing exchanges...

Ransomware Toolkit

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Ransomware is not new; but, it's been popping up more and more in higher ed. Each week brings news of colleges and universities that have fallen victim to ransomware attacks. Some hackers demand payment, while others steal personal data (to sell to identity thieves). Whatever the motives are,...

Ransomware

Learn how to protect yourself from ransomware with these flyers, tips, and videos.

Securing IoT Devices

While many have come to rely on Internet of Things (IoT) devices for added efficiency and convenience, the devices are also entry points cybercriminals can use to violate your security and privacy. According to Symantec’s 2019 Internet Security Threat Report (ISTR 24), “IoT devices experience an average of 5,200 attacks per month. Routers and connected cameras were the main source of IoT attacks accounting for over 90 percent of activity.” Various IoT devices have been exploited: baby monitors; security...

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Declutter Your Digital Files

It's easy for our digital selves to get cluttered and disorganized. A proper Marie Kondo approach to thinning out old files can keep your devices and information more secure. Plus it can improve the speed and performance of your devices.

Here are a few things you can do to improve your digital security and online safety:

1. Review Online Accounts Delete any online accounts no longer in use. If an account is still in use, remove any information that is no longer needed, like saved credit cards or documents in cloud storage. Review the privacy and security settings on websites...

Best Practices for Telecommuting Securely

Please note: personally-owned computers used by multiple people in the household are unlikely to meet the Campus Minimum Security for Networked Devices (MSSND) Standard. Risks to consider with home systems include:

Multiple users with administrator access allow for download and spread of malware

Insecure configurations leave the systems vulnerable to attacks

Home use software installed that are not supported and may not be patched for vulnerabilities

Institutional information...

Browser Extensions: How to Vet and Install Safely

What is an extension?

A browser extension is essentially a small piece of software that performs a function or adds a feature to a browser client. Since extensions are given special authorizations within the browser, they are attractive targets for attackers.

How to use extensions (more) safely

Even though extensions can be risky, if used correctly, they can be extremely beneficial. It’s especially important to research extensions if you are using an application that accesses...

IT Email Communications Best Practices

Email communication theory is largely different from email communication reality. If messages include phishy email characteristics they can be skipped over and miss their intended audience. Plus, they cause concern for the reader who, instead of focusing on the message, focuses on the validity of the email.

Additionally, if emails are hastily written, include too much information (or don't include enough) they can be dismissed by the reader. A balance has to be struck and unfortunately, it's an...

Mass Email Communication Guideline

Mass email communications have a higher bar to clear in order not to get blocked by spam filters. Messages can miss the intended audience if they include phishy email characteristics. By following these rules you help ensure campus email recipients remain sensitized to characteristics that are typical of phishing messages and reduce the chance that your message gets blocked.

Communicators should follow these basic guidelines to help messages from being blocked:

Provide sufficient...