Are you Cyber Aware?

October is Cyber Security Awareness month the information technology (IT) department is conducting an awareness campaign focused around cyber security and what you can do to stay safe in cyber space.

Here on the Missouri S&T campus we have a staff of individuals dedicated to providing a safe computing environment for our students, faculty and staff.  While they work hard to prevent, detect and respond to malicious attacks, the ultimate burden of responsibility for cyber security falls on you. That’s why IT is going to be shining a spotlight on cyber security all month.

Cyber security topics for the month will include:

• How to create strong passwords
• How to avoid phishing scams
• How to protect your computer from viruses
• The importance of regular computer updates and patching

Look for posters, videos and security-related events on campus during the month of October.If you have any questions about information security on campus or want to report suspicious university email or website activity, call the IT Help Desk at 573-341-HELP (4357).

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