January 26, 2024

Home network security

So far this year, we’ve posted tips for securing connections, devices, and UW NetID credentials, along with ways to spot scams and phishing attempts. We have one more resolution for staying Cyber Smart in 2024. Resolution #5: Secure your home network How much do you know about your managing your computer, router and other devices on your home network?…


January 2, 2024

New Year’s resolutions

Last week we posted tips for securing connections, and this week we’ll focus on securing your devices to stay Cyber Smart in 2024. Resolution #2: Secure your devices Update and patch your operating system (OS) and other software. Use antivirus software and keep it up to date. Sophos antivirus is free for the UW community….


December 21, 2023

Ready for 2024?

Review these tips and stay Cyber Smart all year long! We want to help you stay Cyber Smart in 2024 with tips for securing connections, devices, and login credentials, as well as ways to spot phishing and scams. Each week in January, we’ll post a new resolution, so stay tuned. Resolution #1: Secure your connections…


November 2, 2023

Lost and stolen laptops

Whether you’re traveling or staying close to home in the coming holiday season, remember to secure your laptops and other mobile devices from theft. Stolen laptops are a common cause of unauthorized disclosure and loss of data at universities. If your laptop is lost or stolen, resulting in a breach of personal information, Washington state…


July 7, 2023

Be Cyber Smart: a summer series

illustration of a laptop and the sun

Every October, the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) teams up with the Cybersecurity Infrastructure & Security Agency (CISA) to promote National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM). This year, all the summer sun and iced coffees have inspired us to start preparing for NCSAM in July because it’s never too early to be Cyber Smart. Throughout the next…


May 26, 2023

Secure your laptops & other devices

If you’re traveling this summer, here’s a tip to keep in mind: Lost and stolen laptops are a common cause of unauthorized disclosure and loss of data at universities. If your laptop is lost or stolen, resulting in a breach of personal information, Washington state law (RCW 42.56.590) requires notification within 30 days to anyone…