Keeping Information Security Simple – Who are you? The importance of identity verification
Letter from the CISO, Vol 4 Issue 6 WashU Community: Over the past year, malicious actors have increasingly sought to compromise your accounts by impersonating you and trying to get customer service people to give them access to your accounts. We have seen this repeatedly at WashU, too. In response, we have improved our processes […]
We Came, We Presented, We Networked: Notes from EDUCAUSE First-Timers
Last month, I presented at the EDUCAUSE annual conference in San Antonio, Texas, with two of my Office of Information Security (OIS) colleagues—David Puzder and Madeline Quigley. Our talk, “Encouraging Security Culture through a Participatory Policy Project” focused on the OIS’ multi-year policy revision project. Specifically, we wanted to tell the EDUCAUSE audience about 1) […]
Last Call: Learn About Cybersecurity and Win Big
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 has come to a close, but our competition is still open! This is the last call to play ‘The Inside Man: New Recruits Game’ in KnowBe4. You must complete the game by November 22nd to be entered into the drawing for our Cybersecurity Awareness Month prizes: Find the directions to access this […]
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 […]
Information Security Policy Library Update
In support of ImpacT and the call to provide the university community with tools and the knowledge to safeguard and sustain our systems, data, and reputation, the Office of Information Security (OIS) has initiated a complete revision and expansion of the OIS policy library. The goal is to foster a strong security culture at WashU […]
Keeping Information Security Simple – Are you cyber-resilient?
Letter from the CISO, Vol 4 Issue 5 WashU Community: I recently attended an executive education program on “Cyber Resilience” with Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) from many large organizations, some even global enterprises, and it was amazing how similar our challenges are. Cyber resilience is ensuring things keep working despite adverse cyber incidents The […]
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 Recap
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 is coming to a close. This year, we hosted two webinars, promoted key behaviors to encourage every employee to take control of their online lives, and published weekly newsletters full of content authored by the Office of Information Security. Below, you will find a recap of some of the key events […]
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 […]
Scam of the Month: VITAL ALERT! READ N0W!
The Office of Information Security has observed a trend in which criminals advertise a job using a student’s email address from Clark Atlanta University. Impersonation is one of the most effective social engineering tactics scammers use, and it can be particularly enticing if offered employment. If you see a message like the one below, please […]
Careers in InfoSec: From Media Development to Building Security Culture
With the highly technical appearance of information security, entering the field may seem daunting. What does it actually take to work in information security? In this series, we’ll cover WashU’s information security professionals and how they got to where they are now. Let me introduce you to my boss, Quint Smith. What is your current […]
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 […]
Reality Hijacked: Deepfakes, GenAI, and the Emergent Threat of Synthetic Media
Watch this on-demand webinar (1:06:11) where Perry Carpenter, Chief Evangelist and Strategy Officer at KnowBe4, spotlights how criminals weaponize artificial intelligence.
Email Safety Tips
Securing Mobile Devices
Device security is essential for protecting your privacy and data. Top-notch device security involves tweaking built-in features. Protect your devices and data using the strategies in the how-to guides below.