New Year, New You
As we embark on a new year, let's resolve to Bee Cyber Fit in 2025!
By adopting simple yet effective habits, we can strengthen our digital defenses and protect ourselves and Yale from cyber threats. From strengthening passwords to being mindful of social engineering, every step counts. By building these habits into our daily routines, we can significantly reduce our risk of falling victim to cybercriminals.
Start by taking small steps, like creating strong and unique passwords, using multifactor authentication (MFA), and being wary of phishing emails.
Start your cyber fitness journey with our New Year, New You challenge!
Kick-Start Your Digital Defenses
Join us in the new year for a fun and engaging challenge.
We'll get you thinking about cybersecurity and building your cyber muscles!
We're beginning with a warm-up week starting January 27. If you haven't already, complete our Bee Cyber Fit at Yale: The Essentials to Working Securely training to fortify your cyber foundations. You'll also secure your chance for a prize!
In February, you'll complete your choice of weekly tasks.
We've lined up guest speakers, created fun cybersecurity games and puzzles,
and we're introducing a meme contest!
How to win:
First, complete our Bee Cyber Fit at Yale: The Essentials to Working Securely training.
if you've already completed the training, you're already in the running.
Each week in February, you'll have your choice of two activities to complete.
Participate in at least one task per week to keep your streak going and be entered to win (or feel free to complete them all)!
We'll be picking prize winners at the end of the challenge. Ten randomly selected participants will receive an exclusive prize pack including our fan-favorite socks and beanie. Three lucky winners will also receive one of our prized YETI tumblers!
Warm-Up Week | January 27 to 31
The foundational course, Bee Cyber Fit at Yale: The Essentials to Working Securely, empowers you with essential knowledge to protect Yale’s data and systems. This self-paced training curriculum is designed to boost your cyber knowledge and build cyber-safe behaviors.
Completing the training is the first step in being entered to win! If you've already completed the training, consider yourself warmed-up. If not, complete by February 28 and you'll still have a chance to win.
Cybersecurity Survey
We invite you to take a short survey to share your thoughts and experiences. Your response will help improve information security at Yale and guide our Cybersecurity Awareness program. Help us identify areas for program improvement and tailor our resources to better meet your needs!
Week 1 | February 3 to 7
Option 1
Do you enjoy discovering a funny meme? Have you ever seen a picture and thought of the perfect caption?
This month you can create your own every week! Each week will feature a theme focusing on one of our core five behaviors.
This week's theme is Click with Caution! Review our Click with Caution page for inspiration and to refresh your knowledge of online safety and social engineering.
Vote on the top 3 submissions from week 1!
Option 2
Your second option this week: listen to an episode of the Bee Cyber Fit podcast and take a short, three-question quiz.
Join your hosts Wendy and James as they sit down for a chat with Yale's Chief Information Security Officer, Jeremy Rosenberg. Hear about Jeremy's cybersecurity priorities for 2025, common threats encountered at Yale, and tips to stay safe at work and at home.
After listening to the episode, be sure to take the quiz to complete this task.
Week 2 | February 10 to 14
Option 1
Join us February 13 from 12PM to 1PM for an enlightening discussion with pros from Yale’s Information Security Office. "Ask Me Anything" with Yale's Cyber Experts is your opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical tips to safeguard Yale and your digital life.
Gain actionable advice, have your questions answered, and discover tips to help keep you and Yale cyber safe.
Registration closed.
Option 2
Your second option this week: submit a caption for our meme contest.
This week’s theme is Protect Your Identity! Review our Protect Your Identity page for inspiration and to refresh your knowledge of password safety and protecting your online accounts.
Vote on the top three submissions from week 2!
Week 3 | February 17 to 21
Option 1
Put your cyber muscles to the test with our New Year, New You puzzle series for a cybersecurity adventure! You'll follow a fun story featuring Boola the Cyber Bee and use the solutions from each cyber-themed puzzle to unlock the next .
We have a puzzle for all interests including a word search, acrostic, cryptogram, and even a sliding puzzle. Keep leveling up your cyber skills to progress through all the puzzles and join Boola in being a Yale cyber hero.
Option 2
Your second option this week: submit a caption for our meme contest.
This week’s theme is Know Your Risk! Review our Know Your Risk page for inspiration and to refresh your knowledge of protecting your and Yale's data.
Vote on the top three submissions from week 3!
Week 4 | February 24 to 28
Option 1
Join us on February 28 from 12PM to 1PM for an insightful cybersecurity event featuring an agent from New Haven’s FBI field office. We'll be sharing expert insights and tips on the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.
This session will include an engaging discussion on current trends in cybersecurity threats, the latest tactics used by cybercriminals, and practical tips to help stay safe in today’s digital world.
Option 2
Your second option this week: submit a caption for our meme contest.
This week’s theme is Apply Updates! Review our Apply Updates page for inspiration and to refresh your knowledge on protecting and patching your devices.