Hackers can gain unauthorized access, disrupt services like Netflix, Blackboard or email, and even steal and sell your identity, using fake URLs to access to your TU NetID login information. A URL is the address that appears in the text navigation bar across the top of a webpage, and hackers create fake ones to trick […]
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You are the shield: workplace online safety is everyone’s job
In September 2018 there were more than 658,160 blocked cybersecurity network threats attempted against TU. Because the campus is faced with daily cyberattacks, it is up to us to be the shield and defend Towson University. It’s important to be aware of the various types of cyberthreats that exist, including phishing attempts, and how we can protect […]
Millions of rewarding jobs: consider a career in cybersecurity
Cyberthreats have become more common and severe each day, and the need for cyberprofessionals is steadily increasing. As reported in a Forbes.com article, there is a predicted global shortage of two million cybersecurity professionals by 2019. October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to consider and research a career in cybersecurity. Cybersecurity programs at TU Towson University’s […]
TU’s Cybersecurity event is today!
Attend the third annual Cybersecurity event TODAY! Join the Office of Information Security (OIS) in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) for industry expert presentations, a vendor zone, refreshments and giveaways – including Amazon gift cards and a pair of Ravens tickets. This year’s theme is stop.think.connect. Event: TU’s Cybersecurity event Date: Today – Tuesday, October 2 Time: 10 a.m. […]
TU’s Cybersecurity event is tomorrow!
Attend the third annual Cybersecurity event! Tomorrow, join the Office of Information Security (OIS) in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) for industry expert presentations, a vendor zone, refreshments and giveaways – including Amazon gift cards and a pair of Ravens tickets. This year’s theme is stop.think.connect. Event: TU’s Cybersecurity event Date: Tomorrow – Tuesday, October 2 Time: 10 […]
Own a cell phone, tablet or social media account? You need to attend this event.
Most of us manage our lives digitally, have social media accounts, make online purchases, or work online –and cyberattackers rely on regular people making mistakes. If you have ever done or own any of these things, you need to be cyberaware: use social media accounts have a bank account made an online purchase own a wearable tech […]
Protect your reputation, identity and finances. Learn how on October 2.
Cybersecurity used to be an issue only for technical IT security teams. But now, most of us manage our lives digitally, have social media accounts, make online purchases, or work online –and cyberattackers rely on regular people making mistakes. Here are the top reasons why YOU should care about cybersecurity every day, at work, school and home: Reputations […]
Save the date: October 2 is the third annual Cybersecurity Event
Save the date! Join the Office of Information Security (OIS) for the third annual Cybersecurity Event: Date: Tuesday, October 2 Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Place: West Village, Ballrooms A & B For schedule, special guest updates, and to RSVP visit www.towson.edu/securityawareness OIS encourages students, faculty and staff to attend this third annual NCSAM event. […]
You can help protect TU from cyberattacks
This is the last week of this year’s National Cybersecurity Awareness month, and the theme is Protecting Critical Infrastructure From Cyberthreats. What is critical infrastructure? Critical infrastructure is everything in our society that we need to keep our economy running. According to the Department of Homeland Security, there are 16 critical infrastructure sectors that are […]
Here’s why you should consider a career in Cybersecurity
Cyberthreats have become more common and severe each day, and the need for cyberprofessionals is steadily increasing. According to Monster.com, the growth rate for jobs in information security is projected at 37% from 2012-2022 – much faster than the average for all other occupations. The theme for Week 4 of National Cybersecurity Awareness month is The […]
Today’s Predictions for Tomorrow’s Internet
Technology is advancing at a rapid pace. We collaborate with classmates and coworkers in the cloud, work remotely, and can access TU resources from just about anywhere. In our personal lives, we use new technologies like smart watches and smart home devices like the Amazon Echo and Google Home. Week 3: Today’s Predictions for Tomorrow’s […]
Explore opportunities in the Cybersecurity field at today’s “Lunch and Learn” event – and get free pizza!
Join us today in the Career Center for a “Lunch and Learn” event with General Dynamics Information Technology. Meet with recruiters and technical experts from GDIT to learn more about their internship and full-time opportunities. GDIT is an industry leader providing information management solutions and services. Date: TODAY Time: noon – 1 p.m. Location: The […]
Explore opportunities in the Cybersecurity field at tomorrow’s “Lunch and Learn” event – and get free pizza!
Join us tomorrow in the Career Center for a “Lunch and Learn” event with General Dynamics Information Technology. Meet with recruiters and technical experts from GDIT to learn more about their internship and full-time opportunities. GDIT is an industry leader providing information management solutions and services. Date: Friday, October 13 Time: noon – 1 p.m. Location: […]
TU’s Cybersecurity event is TODAY!
Join the Office of Technology Services’ (OTS) Office of Information Security for today’s TU’s Cybersecurity event! This National Cybersecurity Awareness Month event will feature a presentation and Q&A by an industry expert. Stop by the event to interact with technology professionals and campus IT groups, get walk-up technology help, and learn about our cybersecurity services […]
TU’s Cybersecurity event is tomorrow!
Join the Office of Technology Services’ (OTS) Office of Information Security for TU’s Cybersecurity event! This National Cybersecurity Awareness Month event will feature a presentation and Q&A by an industry expert. Stop by the event to interact with technology professionals and campus IT groups, get walk-up technology help, and learn about our cybersecurity services and […]
Cybersecurity in the workplace is everyone’s business
Last week, the Office of Information Security in the Office of Technology Services kicked off National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) by providing a few simple steps and resources to online safety. Week 2: Cybersecurity in the Workplace Is Everyone’s Business Why is cybersecurity important at TU? In September 2017, there were more than 81,000 blocked cybersecurity […]
One week until TU’s Cybersecurity event!
Join the Office of Technology Services’ (OTS) Office of Information Security for TU’s Cybersecurity event! This National Cybersecurity Awareness Month event will feature a presentation and Q&A by an industry expert. Stop by the event to interact with technology professionals and campus IT groups, get walk-up technology help, and learn about our cybersecurity services and […]
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Since 2004, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance have designated October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). This collaborative effort between government and industry was created to ensure that every American has the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online. Throughout October, the Office of […]
Don’t get tricked: attend TU’s Cyber Security Awareness event TODAY!
Join The Office of Technology Services’ (OTS) Office of Information Security for TU’s first Cyber Security Awareness event! Today’s National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) event will feature speaker Daniel Gray of the FBI, NSA computer security demonstrations by James Crumpler ’16, and a live hack performed by TU Professor Dr. Michael O’Leary and the Computer […]
Stay safe online: How to navigate and connect in the digital world
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). The Office of Information Security in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) always encourages campus participation in promoting a safer, more secure and more trusted internet, but is especially focusing on efforts throughout this month. This week’s NCSAM theme is Our Continuously Connected Lives: What’s Your “Apptitude”? This week […]
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