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Friday, October 8, 2021
Enrol in our Security Awareness Course through Brightspace now to learn more about how to stay cyber secure! Phishing is a cyber crime that uses tactics like deceptive emails, websites, and text messages to steal confidential information from individuals or organizations. Cyber criminals use stolen information like addresses, names, and social... More
Friday, October 1, 2021
Did you know that Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM) takes place each October? It's a chance to educate citizens about how to stay safe and cyber aware while they work and live online. This year, Carleton is marking the occasion by launching its new Security Awareness Course, which is open to members of Carleton community now!... More
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
It’s Cyber Security Awareness Month and this week we’re talking about passwords. We are all responsible for the safety of our own accounts, whether they be our banking credentials, email credentials, or MyCarletonOne credentials. Here are some tips to help you keep your accounts safe and secure: Enable two-factor authentication. This is the... More
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
It’s Cyber Security Awareness Month and this week we’re talking about email. Email is one of the easiest ways for cyber criminals to target ordinary citizens. Here are a few risks to be aware of when it comes to your email: A weak email account password could leave your personal information vulnerable - create... More
Monday, September 30, 2019
It's almost Cyber Security Awareness Month! Throughout the month of October, we will be talking about the cyber threats we all face online and the simple steps we can take to minimize those risks. One simple thing you can do today - if you haven't yet - is to enable two-factor authentication on your MyCarletonOne... More
Thursday, August 1, 2019
Email phishing scams can trick you into opening attachments or giving up personal information. They appear to be emails from organizations or companies you trust, but they're often the gateway to data breaches or identity theft. 5 Ways to Recognize a Phishing Attempt It asks you for your password or directs you to a web... More
Monday, October 22, 2018
It’s Cyber Security Awareness Month! This is a time to help better understand the cyber threats we face online and the simple steps we can take to minimize those risks. This week we’re talking about cyber security beyond Carleton. Taking control of your own cyber security begins with understanding one simple fact: the Internet can be... More
Monday, October 15, 2018
It's Cyber Security Awareness Month and this week we're talking about protecting your password using two-factor authentication. According to a Verizon report, 81% of data breaches are due to compromised passwords. You can have the strictest password policy that stipulates complex passwords and mandatory password changes, but if people are... More
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Hello everyone and welcome to Spotlight on IT, our quarterly e-newsletter spotlighting different trends and topics in the IT world. If you would like to receive this e-newsletter in you inbox, go here to subscribe! This month is Cyber Security Awareness Month. This is an internationally recognized campaign focused on helping us all be more... More
Friday, September 28, 2018
Welcome to Inside ITS. This week Mary Kathryn talks about Cyber Security Awareness Month and the upcoming Coffee Break with Web Services event.... More
Cyber Security Awareness Month is an internationally recognized campaign held each October to inform the public of the importance of cyber security. This campaign is focused on helping us be more secure online, by knowing simple steps to take to protect ourselves, our families, our workplace and our devices. Humans are the first line... More
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Cyber Security Awareness Month is coming to an end. Our month long campaign was designed to help you better understand the cyber threats you face online and the simple steps you can take to minimize those risks. Simple things like: Knowing how to spot suspicious emails Creating secure passwords Protecting your mobile devices Staying safe... More
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