Are you a cybersecurity target? Complete the mandatory training

As Cybersecurity Month comes to an end, Information Technology Services recaps the essential tips shared this month.

It is important to remember that we are all potential targets for cyber threats; following these tips will help keep us cyber safe:

1. Create strong passwords: Use unique passwords for each account and enable multifactor authentication whenever possible.
2. Stay vigilant: Regularly update your browser, use the University's GlobalProtect VPN when off-campus, and organize your online activities by designating separate browsers and accounts for work and personal use. Always inspect links before clicking and shop only on secure websites.
3. Beware of phishing scams: Familiarize yourself with common phishing tactics. Verify unexpected requests, check sender details, look for red flags, and report suspicious emails.
4. Secure your devices: Regularly close applications, restart your computer, and ensure automatic updates are enabled for your operating system and applications.
5. Manage spam effectively: Delete unsolicited emails without opening them and use the reporting features in your email client.

To fortify its digital defenses against escalating and persistent threats in the cyber landscape, the University of Windsor mandates cybersecurity training for all employees.

As part of the Cybersecurity Action Plan, the cybersecurity training is an opportunity for UWindsor employees to learn how to safeguard themselves and share in the responsibility of protecting the University from cyber threats.

The web-based cybersecurity training consists of eight training modules and a quiz. The training takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes to complete and is mandatory for:

• Faculty members
• Staff
• Post-doctoral fellows
• Professor adjuncts
• Sessional instructors
• Student employees

If you haven't completed this training, do so by Oct. 31.

For more resources, and cybersecurity tips visit uwindsor.ca/cybersecurity.