October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a global effort to help everyone stay safe and protected when using technology whenever and however they connect. West Chester University Information Services & Technology (IS&T) is once again participating in the Cybersecurity Awareness Month program run by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to create awareness about cybersecurity. This year's awareness theme is Do your Part. #BeCyberSmart. Our goal is to help you make the most of today's technology safely and securely.
Never Click and Tell
Limit what information you post on social media. Popular quizzes often ask users a series of shareable personal questions, ranging from the name of their pet, childhood best friend, first grade teacher or their birth city. Some people see them as a fun way to bond with friends, but many of these queries are similar if not identical to security questions used when setting up accounts at banks and other organizations. Keep Social Security numbers, account numbers, and passwords private as well as specific information about yourself such as your full name, address, birthday, etc.
Resources
Tips for Staying Secure In A Connected World (KnowBe4): https://www.wcupa.edu/infoServices/security/documents/Social%20Media%20Cybersecurity.pdf
WCU IS&T Information Security Awareness Website: https://www.wcupa.edu//infoServices/security/ITSecurityAwareness.aspx
#NeverClickAndTell #BeCyberSmart #CyberMonth
