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Monday, October 30, 2017
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 on... More
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Taking control of your own cyber security begins with understanding one simple fact: that the Internet can be a hazardous place. Whether you're banking, connecting with friends, working, or just passing the time, when you're online you are never alone. Just as you'd watch your back, your family, and your belongings in a busy... More
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and this week we’re talking about website safety, starting with social media. With so many of us using social media today, sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn make perfect targets for scams. Here are our top 10 tips to stay safe on social media: Use a strong password. The... More
Thursday, October 19, 2017
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. Today we’re talking about protecting your Carleton credentials. If you have used your Carleton credentials on sites outside of Carleton, your account information is at... More
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
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 passwords. You are responsible for the safety of your own accounts. Here are some tips to help you keep your password... More
Thursday, October 12, 2017
It’s Cyber Security Awareness Month! This is a time to help better understand the cyber threats we face and the simple steps we can take to minimize those risks. Today we’re talking about protecting university data. Portable storage devices – USBs, memory cards, removable or external hard drives and CDs/DVDs, Smartphones, tablets, iPods... More
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Welcome to our eNewsletter, Spotlight on IT, where we spotlight a different trend or topic in the information technology world. If you would like to receive this publication in your inbox, subscribe here. October is Cyber Security Awareness Month This month we are participating in Cyber Security Awareness Month. We hope our campaign... More
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. We all have a key role to play in keeping our home computers and personal devices secure online. We also play a big part in keeping our businesses safe from cyber threats. To learn more about Cyber Security Awareness Month, check out the Get Cyber Safe and the Stay Safe... More
Thursday, October 5, 2017
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. Today we’re talking about phishing emails. If you receive an email from an address you don’t recognize, your first thought should be: is this email legitimate?... More
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Email has become such an essential part of life that many people now choose to send a message rather than make a phone call. It's a means to stay in touch with friends, communicate with colleagues, receive order confirmations when you shop online, read e-newsletters and find out about promotions from companies you trust.... More
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Next month we will be participating in Cyber Security Awareness Month. This is a time to help protect ourselves against a wide range of online threats. Our month long campaign is designed to help you better understand the cyber threats you face online and the simple steps you can take to minimize those risks.... More
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