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?
When we say See Yourself in Cyber, we mean see yourself in cyber no matter what role you play. As an individual or consumer, take steps to protect your online information and privacy. Faculty, staff, and service providers can take ownership of their role by putting cybersecurity in place to prevent incidents while protecting the University’s brand and reputation. Administrators support critical operations and are a part of the network of functions and systems that others rely on.
Remember: your role plays an important part in ensuring cybersecurity for the larger ecosystem!
Check out this video from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (“CISA”) on four things you can do to stay safe online:
