cybersecurity

Case Western Reserve University uses Duo Security, a two-factor authentication system designed to protect faculty, staff and students at Single Sign-on. Starting Thursday, Aug. 1, the system’s “remember me” function will return to the system thanks to many security upgrades by the team in…

Titled “Aviators of the Information Age: Hackers in American History,” this 4-week series will address who computer “hackers” are and what they do. Taught by Jacob Bruggeman, a PhD candidate at Johns Hopkins University and fellow in the Center for Economy and Society, the course will begin July 8…

The University Technology ([U]Tech) Information Security Office continues its Security Awareness Video of the Month Series, “Secure in Seconds,” in March for members of the Case Western Reserve University community. March’s topic is “Privacy.” In March’s video, the speaker highlights the synergy…

The University Technology ([U]Tech) Information Security Office continues its Security Awareness Video of the Month Series—“Secure in Seconds”—in February for members of the Case Western Reserve University community. February’s topic is phishing. In February’s video, the speaker warns about…

The University Technology ([U]Tech) Information Security Office continues its Security Awareness Video of the Month Series—“Secure in Seconds”—in January for members of the Case Western Reserve University community. January’s topic is “Security Awareness as a Cause.” In January’s video, the…

In an attempt to reduce phishing and spam threats, Google will implement new email security checks and adjust the way email is accepted starting Feb. 1. Once Google activates these additional security checks, any mail that does not meet its new standards may be sent directly to spam…

The University Technology ([U]Tech) Information Security Office continues its Security Awareness Video of the Month Series—“Secure in Seconds”—in December for members of the Case Western Reserve University community. December’s topic is “Passwords.” In December’s video, the speaker emphasizes…

Did the University Technology ([U]Tech) Information Security Office hook you with its most recent simulated phishing email? It was sent to full-time faculty and staff from “mgmt” on Nov. 15, and had the subject “Employee Salary NOV'23.” If you look closely at the message, you can see several…

Case Western Reserve University undergraduate students are invited to a talk by Kevin Tambascio (CWR ’00), director of cybersecurity data and application protection at Cleveland Clinic. Tambascio will present “My Cybersecurity Journey—From CWRU to Cleveland Clinic” Friday, Nov. 10, from 12:45 to 2…

The University Technology ([U]Tech) Information Security Office continues its Security Awareness Video of the Month Series—“Secure in Seconds”—in November for members of the Case Western Reserve University community. November’s topic is “Phishing Baits.” The November video highlights common…