Dear members of the Yale Community,
The Information Security Office continues to take proactive steps to address cyber threats.
In October, we introduced Bee Cyber Fit at Yale: The Essentials to Working Securely. This self-paced training features key cybersecurity awareness principles. It helps protect Yale data and systems - and ourselves - from cybercriminals.
Last year we also launched More Secure Access. This initiative uses passkey technology to ensure stronger, phishing-resistant authentication for high-risk areas. This ensures only properly secured computers can access Yale’s resources thanks to our newly launched Duo Desktop tool.
In 2025, we will continue to introduce these exciting new security tools to new areas of the university. We’ll also talk more about ‘threat modeling’, a process to identify potential dangers to Yale’s systems and what to do about them. It can help us answer questions such as, “what could happen if I set a weak password and someone gains access to my files?”
What can you do right now to start building strong cyber habits and protect Yale?
- Take part in our New Year, New You campaign to level up your skills. Join us from January 27 to February 28 for our interactive cyber challenge.
- Reinforce key cyber behaviors at our February workshop series. Join us for our ISO expert panel on February 13 and webinar with our local FBI field office on February 26.
- Complete our 2025 Cybersecurity Awareness survey to help improve our program.
Thank you for your ongoing commitment to doing your part in protecting Yale's systems and mission. Together, we are creating the most secure Yale possible.
Regards,
Jeremy Rosenberg
Chief Information Security Officer and Assistant Vice President, IT