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On March 26, the U's Information Security Office upgraded to Duo Universal Prompt, which includes more authentication options and a new interface for the Duo Management Portal, web browsers, and mobile app.

Jake Johansen, director for Enterprise Security in the U’s Information Security Office (ISO), says the initiative is not an effort to filter the websites the university community can access. It's about protecting the U from internet-sourced threats.

Secure sockets layer (SSL) warnings alert users to potential IT security threats, so you should never ignore them.

If you use social media, make purchases online, own smart devices, play games online, or do other online activities, you're sharing your data with others. The good news is you can control how your data is used.

The U's Information Security Office routinely performs simulated phishing exercises to educate users on and increase awareness around phishing, a common technique criminals use to elicit personal information, install malware, and gain access to devices, networks, and systems.

Identity & Access Management Director Dave Packham writes that a common toolset has advantages for the U's IT staff, students, researchers, and more.

Although health wearables collect a lot of information beyond the scope of your fitness activities, increasing your risk during a data breach, there are still a few key ways to protect your data.

Udy said one of the most important and challenging parts of his job is getting people to understand the risks we face in the digital age without sounding like Chicken Little.

The changes comply with the recently updated USHE Board Policy R345: Information Technology Resource Security and strengthen the university’s information security policy to address the present and increasing risks of cybersecurity incidents.

October, designated as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, is a good time to review the basics of cybersecurity — easy and common-sense ways to protect your data and devices from threat actors and cybercriminals.