cybersecurity

Get ready to test your cybersecurity knowledge and explore campus with CWRU Quest 200, a campuswide cybersecurity scavenger hunt.The scavenger hunt runs throughout the entire month of October, with all entries due by 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 31. Members of the CWRU community can participate in…

Passwords are an inevitable part of the digital age, making strong password practices important for protecting accounts and information. In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Case Western Reserve University Office of Information Security recommends several tips to help members of the…

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! As part of Case Western Reserve University’s campuswide initiative to promote digital safety, you may notice a temporary new look on your university computer's lock screen starting in early October.This official update is a friendly reminder to stay…

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Office of Information Security is bringing the campus community a month of games, tips, resources and activities to help strengthen Case Western Reserve University’s security culture.Throughout the month, follow the office’s Cyber Tuesday series…

Beginning Thursday, Sept. 24, University Technology ([U]Tech) will enable additional functionality for the Google Gemini app across Case Western Reserve University. This update provides users with greater control over their AI conversation history and improves data security practices by deleting…

Whether you’re walking across campus, settling into new living spaces or navigating life online, taking a few simple precautions can help you stay safe at Case Western Reserve University. To help members of the CWRU community protect themselves throughout the 2026-27 academic year—and beyond—we…

In partnership with the University Marketing and Communications department, University Technology ([U]Tech) at Case Western Reserve worked to redesign the appearance of the SSO display window. To align with the university’s branding goals, the familiar dog-ear box has been replaced by a simple…

As part of ongoing efforts to keep the Case Western Reserve University digital campus secure from cyber threats, the Office of Information Security is rolling out a new and improved way to report suspicious emails using the “Abnormal Report Phish” button. This tool, which streamlines how potential…

Effective May 18, to improve security and reduce the unintentional over-sharing of university data, University Technology ([U]Tech) will implement a change to public sharing links in Box. This update specifically addresses shared links set to "People with the link," which are publicly accessible to…

To enhance network security and provide a more reliable remote connection experience, Case Western Reserve University is transitioning the primary Virtual Private Network (VPN) service from FortiClient to OpenVPN. OpenVPN offers improved connection stability, broader compatibility across different…