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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]