Cybersecurity training for faculty, staff and students will look a little different next year as the Office of Cybersecurity continues its full-court press to protect our information, systems and data.
Cybersecurity News
The Office of Cybersecurity manages the university’s risk-reduction efforts through data protection, ongoing diagnostics, cybersecurity awareness training and policies and procedures to safeguard intellectual property and sensitive information.
Key Players In Cybersecurity Initiatives Honored at Cybersecurity Awareness Month Event
For their wide-ranging efforts to protect UW–Madison’s cyberspace and take proactive steps to enhance cybersecurity, 10 university employees received honors.
Learn How To Protect Your Cyberspace
“Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.” Join the Office of Cybersecurity Oct 26 for a panel discussion about personal accountability in cyberspace.
Beware of scams targeting students
Learn about job-related scams and other phishing attempts that target students, and find out how to identify them.
Protect yourself from COVID-19 contact tracing scams
Learn from the Federal Trade Commission about COVID-19 contact tracing scams and how to protect yourself from them.
Employees advised to watch for unemployment fraud and phone scams
UW–Madison has become aware of unemployment-insurance phone scams and fraudulent filing attempts. Be aware, stay safe.
COVID-19 consumer warnings & safety tips
Two recently published articles offer relevant and useful information for staying cybersecure online.
New COVID-19 phishing email impersonates campus leadership
A new COVID-19 related phishing campaign on has appeared campus, where the attacker impersonates UW–Madison leadership. Learn how to protect yourself.
Watch for a human resources phishing attempt
A new phishing campaign impersonates your HR department. Learn how to identify it and what to do.
Beware of scammers using social media quizzes, photos to steal personal information
Participating in such fun could bring risks even bigger than ’80s senior picture hair.