Cybersecurity Awareness Month is upon us, and the need to protect ourselves, the community, and college data online is more significant than ever.
As we come to the end of October, It should go without saying that cybersecurity is an all-day, all-year, permanent discipline. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, giving us an ideal opportunity to review our processes and ask ourselves if we’re doing enough. Trinity College has partnered with other organizations to help raise awareness about cybersecurity and engage with the community through events and initiatives to raise awareness about cybersecurity, provide them with tools and resources needed to stay safe online, and increase the resiliency of the College in the event of a cyber incident. Let’s remember #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth!
Take these four actions
1. Use Strong Passphrases & a Password Manager
Your password/passphrase is the primary mechanism for ensuring the privacy of your computing activity, but it is also the most vulnerable to others who desire unauthorized access to your data. Learn what a strong password is and how to protect it to keep you and the Trinity community safer. LEARN MORE
2. Use Microsoft Authenticator & Go Passwordless
Ready to take your security to the next level with more convenience? Going passwordless is the next generation of account security: Simple, Fast, and Secure. Learn how to set up Microsoft Authenticator and no longer use a password. LEARN MORE
3. Recognize and Report Phishing Emails
Phishing is when a cybercriminal poses as a person, company, or organization in hopes of getting individuals to engage with malicious content or links to steal valuable information. Learn how to protect yourself from these scams and what to do if caught. LEARN MORE
4. Update Your Software!
Cyber attackers constantly search for new vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the software people use daily. Enabling automatic updates for your Mac or Windows PC is one of the simplest and most effective ways to stay secure. LEARN MORE
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