Whether you’re teaching, researching, working, or learning, cybersecurity skills matter.
A new academic year is a good reminder to brush up on the skills that help keep you, your work, and your personal information safe.
Why does it matter? Because unknowingly compromising an account can have real consequences:
- Researchers could expose sensitive research, unpublished findings, or important data.
- Staff could give an attacker access to financial, HR, or other confidential information.
- Students could have their email, coursework, or personal information compromised.
- Personal: A compromised account could expose personal email, photos, financial information, or other sensitive data.
Take a few minutes to study up with Bee Cyber Fit: The Essentials to Working Securely. Get practical tips for spotting threats, protecting your accounts, and making safer choices online.
October Opportunities
This October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Security Unmasked will give you even more ways to sharpen those skills and win cool cyber swag. Test your cyber detection skills in our phishing derby, boost your cyber IQ with engaging speakers, or try one of our cyber puzzles.
Let’s pull back the mask on cyber threats and uncover the clues that can help you stay one step ahead.
Want to learn more? Register for Cybersecurity Awareness Month updates.