Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022 is coming to a close. This year, we hosted four webinars, promoted key behaviors to encourage every employee to take control of their online lives, and published a newsletter full of original content authored by WashU’s office of Information Security.
Competition
Our Cybersecurity Awareness Month competitions are always popular. In 2021, hundreds of faculty, staff, and students participated in our competition for a chance to win an Oculus Quest 2 VR Headset or a Nintendo Switch Lite. This year, we will create four Bear Bucks award winners with the grand prize to $1,000 in addition to $500, $300, and $200.
Participation in the competition is open until October ends, and we will announce the 4 lucky winners in December. Show us how cyber smart you are by heading over to our competition page for more instructions about getting entered to win: https://informationsecurity.wustl.edu/win-up-to-1000-in-our-cybersecurity-awareness-month-test-your-knowledge-competition/
Cybersecurity Awareness Month Events and Articles
Security in Research
On October 11, Information Security Analyst III from Governance Risk and Compliance discussed what it takes to secure research at WashU to a group of 30 people. For those who could not attend, or wish to revisit the presentation, you can watch a recording of the webinar on YouTube. Any links from the presentation are below the video in its description.
There is even more to learn about information security for researchers on our website’s research tab. It includes a glossary of information security and research terms and discussions of information security concepts such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data, data classification, and research data security.
An (Exciting) Day in the Office of Information Security
On October 19, Chris Shull, Chief Information Security Officer, talked about the comprehensive preventive, detective, and responsive defenses we are building in response to the wide range of Information Security challenges we face. To the 37 attendees, Chris shared stories – exciting and otherwise – illustrating our implemented defenses and challenges with balance.
For those who could not join live, or wish to revisit the presentation, you can watch a recording of the webinar on YouTube.
Careers in Cybersecurity
Brian Allen, Information Security Director, provided valuable insights about what types of cybersecurity jobs are out there and what it takes to break into the industry. On October 21, 34 people members of the WashU community listened to Brian’s advice and stories from his career.
For those who could not join live, or wish to revisit the presentation, you can watch a recording of the webinar on YouTube.
Phishing Incidents and their Impact to the University
On October 26, Jason Murray, Information Security Assistant Director and Architect for Digital Forensics and Incident Response, dove into real phishing incidents that happened at WashU. To an audience of 30, Jason explored what phishing means, how it impacts the university, why you should care, and what to look out for. If you ever suspect that an email is a phishing attempt, the safest option is to report it using the Phish Alert Button (PAB).
For those who could not join live, or wish to revisit the presentation, you can watch a recording of the webinar on YouTube.
E-Waste Recycling and Confidential Paper Shredding Event
On November 1 from 7:30am-10:00am, the Office of Sustainability will be collecting “anything with a cord” for recycling and confidential paper for secure shredding. The accepted list of e-waste includes computers and accessories, lawn and garden equipment, power tools, and kitchen appliances. CDs, DVDs, and VHS tapes are acceptable at this time. For more details about the event, visit E-Waste Recycling and Confidential Paper Shredding Event | Office of Information Security | Washington University in St. Louis (wustl.edu)
Weekly Tips and Stories
Each week we published tips and stories about cybersecurity basics that can make a huge difference to your online safety. Let us look back on our releases:
For more stories, tips, and event announcements, be sure to keep up with our Office of Information Security blog!
Thanks for a great month! We’re already looking forward to 2023.