A new COVID-19 related phishing campaign on has appeared campus, where the attacker impersonates UW–Madison leadership. Learn how to protect yourself.
Cybersecurity News
Call for Proposals: Cybersecurity Forward 2020 (formerly Lockdown)
With this new name, we are now seeking session proposals for the Cybersecurity Forward 2020 Conference. Deadline to submit: March 15.
Learn the basics of Qualys vulnerability scanning
Join the Office of Cybersecurity for a brown bag about the Qualys Vulnerability Management tool.
Data Privacy 101: What’s your digital footprint?
From posting a picture of your puppy on Instagram to swiping your rewards card at Chipotle, the things you do every day create a trail of data you may not have intended to leave.
Join us for Data Privacy Month Sessions
On Jan 23 and 29, panelists will discuss how to secure, store and protect your personal data, as well as regulatory compliance issues.
Cybersecurity response to world events: “Keep calm & carry on”
In the wake of the recent events with Iran, there has been significant discussion regarding the nature and potential impact of cybersecurity threats UW–Madison may be under.
‘Business email compromise’ scam sent to university recipients over the holidays
If you are ever unsure whether an email message is legitimate, do not respond to it. Find out how you can help prevent cyber attacks.
Set up a new smartphone with MFA-Duo
Getting an awesome new smartphone this holiday season? Follow these steps for easy setup with MFA-Duo.
The Pentateuch (well, sort of)…
As far back as the Confirmation classes I took when I was in middle school (which I remember being called Junior High School), I’ve always thought of the first five books of the Bible as setting the baseline for how people should act. Our pastors and teachers called these books The Pentateuch…
Moving beyond FUD, Part II
As a general rule, fear, uncertainty and doubt (known as FUD in cybersecurity circles) are discouraged as an effective method of influencing audiences. Is there ever a situation where FUD is useful? Sam Curry is …