SECURE UD NEWS

By PC Shea, University Privacy Officer The weakest link in maintaining the privacy and security of confidential information is usually the human one. We implement an array of protocols and tools to help us keep confidential information secure, and we train on their...

Over the years, and accelerated by the response to the COVID pandemic, there has been an expansion in the ability of faculty and staff to work at home in addition to (or instead of) being on campus to meet their job responsibilities. Even now, many UD employees work...

As the digital landscape evolves, so too do the scams targeting Internet users. Malicious actors prey on your trust for financial gain or, even worse, to gain access to your personal and health information. Scams involving tech support are among the most prevalent....

Update, patch, bug fix When was the last time you updated your browser, Microsoft Office, Zoom, or that one-off application that you’re using for something important? How about the operating system on your phone? Now is the time! While you’re at it, you may want to...

By completing your Security Awareness Education, you are helping UD reduce the risk of data breaches, malware infections, phishing attempts, and other malicious activities. This knowledge and skills will help you keep your data and UD’s data safe. Like last year, this...

How to create a secure password Passwords are our first defense against unauthorized access to our online information. When it comes to passwords, length is more secure than complexity. For example, an 8-character password with upper and lowercase letters, numbers and...

Recognizing a phishing email is always a challenge. As artificial intelligence advances, and as more devices and users get connected with the Internet, it's important for everyone to learn how to identify phishing emails and protect UD and yourself from these...

By PC Shea, University of Delaware Chief Privacy Officer Data privacy laws restrict how personally identifiable information (PII) can be used and for what purposes. When PII is de-identified, however, the resulting data can be used for other purposes because it is no...

Boundaries  Refresh your boundaries in the new school year. Boundaries can help you plan and communicate your response to what other people say or do and will help immensely when shutting down social engineering criminals. If someone calls trying to get in touch...

Secure UD Education Completion 2022 We are pleased to report that over 40% of enrolled users completed the Secure UD education program last fiscal year. This represents a significant improvement from the 21% completion rate from 2021. Keep up the good work, Blue Hens!...