Bee Cyber Smart with AI: It's as easy as A-B-C!

July 21 to August 1, 2025
Curious about artificial intelligence (AI)? Want to use AI tools without oversharing your data — or getting stung by an AI-generated scam? You’re not alone!
This summer, join the Information Security Office for Bee Cyber Smart with AI: It’s as Easy as A–B–C, a two-week campaign designed to help the Yale community use AI securely, thoughtfully, and confidently.
Whether you’re experimenting with AI in your personal life or using it for work,
we’ll show you how to build cyber smart habits — one letter at a time.
A is for AI Awareness
What exactly is AI? How does it work? What tools are available at Yale — and how can you use them responsibly? Understanding AI is the first step in using it safely.
B is for Be Careful What You Share
Think before you prompt! Not all AI tools are created equal — and your data deserves protection. Learn how to match the sensitivity of your data to the right tool.
C is for Click with Caution
AI can help you — but it can also help cybercriminals. Learn how scammers are using AI to make phishing messages more convincing, and how to spot them like a pro.
Live Events You Won't Want to Miss!

Know Your Risk: Use AI the Smart (and Secure) Way
Join Yale’s Information Security Office for an eye-opening session on how to match your data with the right tools and avoid risky business with AI.

Know Your Risk Trivia: How secure is your AI IQ?
Think you know how to use AI tools safely at work? Put your knowledge to the test in this fast, fun, and friendly Kahoot showdown — all about using AI securely at Yale.
More Ways to Bee Cyber Fit
Even if you can’t join the live events, there’s still plenty to explore:
Quick Tips & AI Safety Checklist
Get practical advice with our downloadable checklist to guide your everyday AI use — whether at work, in class, or on your own.
Additional Resources
- Yale AI Tools and Resources
Information on available tools, how to access them, and the data types they can support. - Know Your Risk
Knowing the risk - or the sensitivity, confidentiality, or importance - of our data is the first step to protecting it correctly. - Data Classification Guideline
Knowing how to work securely starts with knowing the risk of the data you work with. - Click with Caution
AI is making scams smarter - outsmart the internet (and bad actors) by verifying before you trust.