October 2011
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. This event is sponsored by the National Cyber Security Alliance, a collaboration of public and private institutions. NCSA provides tools and resources to empower home users, schools, colleges, and universities to stay safe online.
To promote cyber security awareness at Illinois State, we are bringing together topics that help you stay safe online. These topics include:
Each week, read the Help Desk knowledge base article.
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Earlier this year, Dr. Mark Walbert, Chief Technology Officer for Illinois State, spoke about the importance of cyber security at the University.
Illinois State takes security seriously. The University wants your personal information, data, and computer to remain safe. This week, we take a look at the things Illinos State does to help you stay safe online.
Phishing emails try to trick you into sending your personal information through email or over the Web. Illinois State University has been targeted by phishing emails for the past few years. You should learn to recognize and avoid phishing scams.
Viruses and malware are threats to unprotected computers. Protect your computer with a combination of anti-virus and anti-spyware software, along with common sense.
Downloading music, movies, and software can be a lot of fun, but it can also lead to legal problems. This week, we take a look at downloading and copyright infringement.