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Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Get Connected to Bee Protected

 

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October isn’t just about pumpkins, costumes, and apple cider donuts. It’s also Cybersecurity Awareness Month!

This year’s theme is Get Connected to Bee Protected. It reflects the power we have when we learn, share, and take action together. By building strong cyber habits as a community, we help protect both ourselves and Yale’s mission.

Discover how to take part in Cybersecurity Awareness Month, below!

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The Hive: Yale's Cyber Buzz!

Introducing a new space for our Yale community to connect and share about online safety. Think engaging polls, self-paced activities, and simple tips to boost your cyber IQ.

Plus weekly chances to win cyber-themed swag throughout October!

Join the community

Bee Cyber Fit Video Series

We’re also debuting a new Bee Cyber Fit microlearning video series. Each short, 90-second video delivers simple, practical tips to help you stay safe online. Designed for busy schedules, it ensures that even if you only have a minute, you’ll walk away better prepared to protect yourself and Yale.

Watch the video

October Event Lineup!

 

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Oct 24

EDUCAUSE Community Trivia

Oct 24, 2025 at 1:00pm-2:00pm
Hosted by EDUCAUSE & the National Cybersecurity Alliance

This October, during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, join campuses across the EDUCAUSE community for a fast-paced online trivia challenge where your quick thinking and cyber smarts could lead to victory.

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Keep building your cyber muscles with the Bee Cyber Fit at Yale training!

The Bee Cyber Fit at Yale: The Essentials to Working Securely self-paced training curriculum is designed to boost your cyber knowledge and build cyber-safe behaviors.

Our goal is to help you build your cyber defenses to spot and report suspicious activity that can adversely impact your ability to work, teach or study.