The holiday season can be a whirlwind of activity—travel, holiday events, and, for WashU students, wrapping up final exams. Amid the hustle and bustle, many in the WashU Community find themselves working or studying outside their typical environments. To help you stay secure while enjoying the season’s festivities, WashU’s Awareness, Behavior, and Culture (ABC) team […]
Author: Allison Webster
Scam of the Month: Detecting, Avoiding, and Reporting Charity Scams
Many feel compelled to give in times of crisis. Charitable donations play a crucial role in providing aid after natural disasters and humanitarian emergencies. However, scammers often take advantage of this generosity, preying on good intentions. The WashU community can protect our contributions by recognizing legitimate charities and spotting the characteristics of scams. Above is […]
Meet Your InfoSec Team: Roselyn Rozario, Security Policy Advocate
Roselyn Rozario, Security Policy Advocate, will play a vital role on the InfoSec team by analyzing information security data to assess the impact of the Awareness, Behavior, and Culture (ABC) team’s initiatives and help shape strategies to better serve the WashU Community. In her role, Roselyn will also partner with members of the InfoSec team […]
Season of Sharing: Metadata Safety Tips for the Holidays
As the holidays approach, many of us will be snapping photos and sharing our celebration recaps through various applications on our devices. While this connectivity can enhance our experience, it also exposes us to potential security risks. Understanding how our metadata—such as location, photos, and app-sharing permissions—can be compromised is crucial for maintaining our privacy […]
Meet Your InfoSec Team: Allison Webster, Information Security Policy Advocate
Allison Webster, our Information Security Policy Advocate, is one of the newest members of the InfoSec team at WashU. In her role, she supports the Awareness, Behavior, and Culture (ABC) program by collaborating on strategies to raise security awareness and communicating InfoSec policies, standards, and guidelines to the WashU community. At Washington University, Allison is […]
Policy Update 2024
The WashU Office of Information Security (OIS) is dedicated to supporting our community by ensuring that our information security policies keep pace with the evolving digital landscape. As part of this effort, we’re excited to introduce our 2024 Policy Update, which launches the new WashU OIS Guide series. This series will guide you through our […]