Greetings! I’m Kristen Howard, the new Information Security Officer at Simmons University. My main goal is to work with faculty, staff, and students to raise awareness about cybersecurity and foster a secure online setting. By partnering together, we can protect the university’s information and enable a safe and effective digital environment for everyone in our community.
This month we will focus on the human role in cybersecurity.
Even though cybersecurity may seem like a complex subject, ultimately, it’s really all about people. This month we focus on the “people” part of cybersecurity, providing information and resources to help everyone make smarter decisions whether on the job, at home, or at school.
4 Things You Can Do to #BeCyberSmart
One of the ways we can protect ourselves is through security training on a regular basis. This reinforces our knowledge of cybersecurity over time and becomes part of our subconscious defense behavior. Beginning in November, we will make short learning videos available on a monthly basis for people to review. After that, it’s time to test our Phishing skills and apply what we have learned in the form of fake Phishing emails. Can you spot the Phish?