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Thank you for your participation in Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October 2022! The activities offered by Technology Services throughout the month have now concluded.

If you would like to offer any feedback, you can do so anonymously via this Google Form: https://forms.gle/1i2mAPeo62dDqHJr7.

NCSAM occurs every October and was created as a collaborative effort between government and industry to educate individuals about cybersecurity in the home and workplace. The University of Puget Sound was an official champion organization of this event.

Live Training Sessions

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All training sessions will take place over Zoom and will last slightly under one hour. To receive the meeting information, please register.

Don’t Feed the Phish!

As they say, there are plenty of phish in the sea. Identifying common red flags in an email will help you quickly identify when you should proverbially swipe left. This session will help you understand how cybercriminals design convincing email messages intended to deceive you and why phishing is the most common cyberattack method. Gain confidence in spotting suspicious emails and learn how reporting protects yourself and the university. We will also cover what to expect with the new simulated phishing training initiatives.

Times Offered:
Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 7 at 2 p.m
Monday, Oct. 10 at 11 a.m.

Understanding FERPA - Education Records and Your Role

If you handle student data in any capacity, then this presentation is for you! Whether you are a new faculty/staff member or could use a refresher on the topic, hear from Michael Pastore, Registrar, as he discusses the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). You will learn about student rights under the regulation, gain clarity on the definition of education record, and be aware of your role in protecting student data.

Times Offered:
Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m.

Vex the Cybervillains

Stay ahead of the cybercriminals with 4 basic safe computing practices you can immediately put into practice. Learn what they are and why they are effective in protecting your accounts and personal information.

Times Offered:
Friday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 9 a.m.
Monday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m.

Can You Catch the Phish?

To give campus members a hands-on opportunity to practice how to recognize and respond to phishing, Technology Services will be sending simulated phishing emails throughout the month of October. These emails will be crafted to look like real phishing emails and may contain benign links.

Info about Simulated Phishing

Here are ways you can prepare yourself to be an expert detective!

Self-Paced Training

Technology Services has partnered with KnowBe4 to offer campus members short and interactive learning modules to build security awareness. Click KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training from your login.pugetsound.edu dashboard and go to the Library tab.

Navigating KnowBe4 Courses

Securely Dispose of Old Electronics

Technology Services will be offering an e-cycle opportunity for you to bring any unwanted personal electronics (e.g. laptops, phones, tablets, gaming consoles, printers, monitors) to the Tech Center in the lower level of Collins Memorial Library. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback! Please provide feedback using this form: https://forms.gle/1i2mAPeo62dDqHJr7. All responses will be anonymous unless you choose to provide your name.

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