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...
