Did you know that 82% of data breaches have been linked to human-related security weaknesses? That’s according to a leading annual security report.
That means, often unknowingly, we can be the culprits for someone accessing Yale systems.
We may be tricked into clicking on a malicious link when we're distracted. We might encounter a fraudulent version of the Central Authentication System (CAS) login page.
These things can fool any of us - especially these days when cybercriminals use AI-sophisticated attacks that are difficult to recognize.
The good news is that October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! It’s a dedicated time to spotlight the importance of digital safety and foster increased awareness.
This year’s theme is Strengthen Your Cyber Shield. Together, we can take simple steps to build strong cyber-safe behaviors – both at Yale and at home.
Here are three ways you can strengthen your cyber shield this month:
- Complete Bee Cyber Fit at Yale: The Essentials to Working Securely.
We’ve just introduced our first-ever self-paced cybersecurity awareness curriculum. You’ll learn the most important steps you can take to safeguard Yale's information.
Finish the course by October 25 and you’ll be entered to win our exclusive Bee Cyber Fit socks featuring Boola, the Cyber Bee. Plus, you’ll also gain access to a special invitation-only trivia game on October 30 and 31 for a chance to win one of our brand-new Yeti tumblers.
- Attend an October learning event.
Register for the Scary, Spooky Cybersecurity webinar on Thursday, October 17. Experts from the Information Security Office will share Yale’s biggest cyber threats. You can also get answers to all your pressing cybersecurity questions.
Register for Insider Threats: How not to become one by accident on Friday, October 25. Join cyber news reporter Kerry Tomlinson as she discusses notorious insider threat cases, shows you how criminals will try to recruit you to do an inside job, and how you can avoid becoming an insider threat by mistake.
- Share your favorite cyber habit!
Our Bee Cyber Fit at Yale training is designed to help build better cyber habits at Yale and at home. Tell us how the training is helping you adopt or change habits to stay ahead of cybercriminals.
Want to keep building your cyber muscles?
Visit our Cybersecurity Awareness Month page for more information about this month’s activities, including our cybersecurity awareness crossword and our recent Bee Cyber Fit podcast episode.
Read the fall issue of the Bee Cyber Fit newsletter. It’s full of helpful tips to strengthen your cyber shield at home and at Yale. And don’t forget to complete our fall word puzzle for a chance to win some cyber swag!
