October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Technology Services encourages our students, faculty, and staff to #BeCyberSmart!  

This week, we share helpful tips and resources to help you stay safe and secure online — at work and at home. If everyone does their part, our digital world will be safer and more resilient for everyone.  

Here are this week’s helpful tips and resources: 

Training video: Password Management Demo 

This demo is about tips on password management best practices and methods of creating passphrases. 

Suggested training topic: Mobile-First Module – Staying Safe in the Cloud 

Using the cloud doesn’t mean you don’t need to have a security mindset. This training module briefly explains what “the cloud” is and some of the security threats that exist when using cloud-based services. It also illustrates attitudes and behaviors that reduce the risks from those threats. 

Check out some of the password security tips here.

See 20 ways to avoid cybercrime from anywhere here.

Remember, cybersecurity is our shared responsibility. Report any suspicious activity immediately to the Technology Services help desk via email or call 863-874-8888.