“It’s probably nothing.”
“I’m just being paranoid.”
“I’m sure someone else will report this issue so I won’t bother.”
What prevents us from reporting something that seems awry? We may feel embarrassed about clicking a link in error or worried that we caused a problem.
Yale’s Chief Information Security Officer, Jeremy Rosenberg, cautions against that thinking.
Instead of being embarrassed or scared, he says you are helping the Information Security Office do its job when you report something suspicious.
We don’t expect the Yale community to investigate issues but when you report them, your actions make a difference. In most cases, reporting something helps prevent the incident from becoming something bigger that impacts more people.
Visit our Report an Incident page to learn more about reporting:
- Suspicious cyber activity that could mean your data or system is compromised
- A suspicious email
- A lost or stolen device
Did you know that Yale has a 24 x 7 number for reporting urgent matters? Call 203-627-4665 for events impacting the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of Yale data.
Remember, it’s always better to Bee SAFE, not sorry. Reporting any cyber activity that seems suspicious is a way to protect the University’s data and systems.
Ready to learn more?
Listen to details about reporting incidents at Yale on the latest episode of the Bee Cyber Fit podcast. Jeremy shares important insights about the most common threats at Yale, the sophisticated tricks scammers use, and why security is everyone’s responsibility.
Register for upcoming events to build knowledge through virtual lunch and learns:
- May 17, Noon - 1PM
“Not If, But When” – Interactive talk with Jeremy Rosenberg - May 31, Noon - 1PM
“Bee SAFE, Not Sorry” panel with Yale leaders