cybersecurity

February 04, 2019
University Technology’s ([U]Tech) Information Security Office wants to alert Case Western Reserve University community members of a scam email that was received by members of the university community Friday, Feb. 1. This phishing attempt purports to be from the [U]Tech Service Desk, and mimics the…

November 09, 2018
Though National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (October) is over, University Technology’s ([U]Tech) Information Security Office (ISO) wants to remind CWRU community members about one of its newest security offerings: LastPass. LastPass is software that makes password management quick and easy. It…

October 31, 2018
This month, University Technology’s ([U]Tech) Information Security Office is marking National Cybersecurity Awareness Month by sharing information on different facets of cybersecurity. In its 15th year, the month-long awareness campaign promotes the importance of protecting against hackers, online…

October 19, 2018
This month, University Technology’s ([U]Tech) Information Security Office is marking National Cybersecurity Awareness Month by sharing information on different facets of cybersecurity. In its 15th year, the month-long awareness campaign promotes the importance of protecting against hackers, online…

October 16, 2018
This month, University Technology’s ([U]Tech) Information Security Office is marking National Cybersecurity Awareness Month by sharing information on different facets of cybersecurity. In its 15th year, the month-long awareness campaign promotes the importance of protecting against hackers, online…

October 08, 2018
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: What users can do in response to Facebook cyberattack and data breach
Now in its 15th year, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (observed in October) promotes the importance of protecting against hackers, online scammers and other cyber-threats. Case Western Reserve University goes to great lengths to secure its community against attacks and maintain data…

March 02, 2018
Three academic institutions—Case Western Reserve, Mercyhurst and Cleveland State universities—each maintain nationally recognized programs in the science of cybersecurity. Today, they announced plans to share their individual expertise and collectively form the North Coast Cyber Research and…

November 29, 2017
There is no silver bullet when it comes to protecting your data from hackers or even accidental file deletion. The unfortunate reality is that addressing these challenges means facing both the technical vulnerabilities in systems as well as those that arise from human behavior and choices. To…

November 03, 2017
National Cyber Security Awareness Month has come to an end, but the safety of your identity and confidential data are worthy of thought and action every day of the year, so it’s time to review important lessons of the month. Following are some of the highlights from each of the month’s weekly…

November 03, 2017
From the recent Equifax breach to increasing incidents of phishing attacks and ransomware, cyberattacks continue happening and seem to be getting worse. Anyone at Case Western Reserve University can be the victim of cybercrime. To help protect access to university data and systems, University's…