What is The Cloud?
You’ve probably heard “The Cloud” used a lot on the internet and most likely have used a service that utilizes…
Should You Get a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?
A VPN enables you to access the internet without letting anyone decipher the information. If you are on public WIFI…
University Authorized Phishing Campaign
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. During this month the Information Security and Assurance team shares information on safeguarding your…
Digital Signatures: Why They are Important
The use of digital signatures is a way to make communications online more transparent and secure. A digital signature is…
How to Dispose of Your Electronic Devices
Do you happen to have an old device and looking to upgrade? Maybe you already have a bunch of old…
How to Make Your Mobile Device More Secure
Mobile devices are our most commonly used technological devices on a day-to-day basis. It is imperative that we secure our…
Typosquatting: Why You Should Be Aware of What Websites You Access
Typosquatting is when a cybercriminal registers a domain closely related to a legitimate domain, in the hopes to lure unaware…
Do Not Just Plug Anything Into Your Computer
External hard drives and USB devices are integral to modern technology. They allow you to have data on an easily…
What’s a Firewall?
Firewalls have long been considered the first line of defense for computers against cyber attacks but are often considered a…
Sohpos Finds Higher Edu is Becoming Increasingly Vulnerable to Ransomware
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has released a new report, “The State of Ransomware 2022”, they reported ransomware attacks have nearly doubled…