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- 11/05/2021 1:11 PM
Cybersecurity
OUCH! Newsletter - Shopping Online Securely
The holiday season is nearing. Soon millions of people will be looking to buy the perfect gifts, and many of us will shop online.
- 10/06/2021
Cybersecurity
OUCH! Newsletter - Avoid the Most Common Email Mistakes
Email is still one of the primary ways we communicate, both in our personal and professional lives. However, quite often we can be our own worst enemy when using email. Here are the most common mistakes people make with email and how to avoid them.
- 10/06/2021
Cybersecurity
SANS #SecureTheFamily | Practical Ways to Stay Safe Online – From Our Experts to Your Home
We know how hard it can be to express the importance of security in a way everyone can understand or appreciate, so, this October to celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we've launched a video and resource series called #SecureTheFamily.
- 10/01/2021 2:57 PM
Cybersecurity
Level Up with SANS
Are you completely new to cybersecurity, changing jobs or considering a career in Cybersecurity? If you’re new to SANS, you're probably wondering where to start. SANS training and GIAC certifications can help you reach your goals, but first you need to find the right course or certification for you.
- 09/01/2021
Cybersecurity
NIST Study on Kids’ Passwords Shows Gap Between Knowledge of Password Best Practices and Behavior
When it comes to passwords, the challenges are endless. We must create multiple passwords to manage our many online accounts, from email to shopping sites and social media profiles.
- 09/01/2021
Cybersecurity
OUCH! - “One Simple Step to Securing Your Accounts”
While no sole step will stop all cybercriminals from getting into your email or bank accounts, enabling something called two-factor authentication on your most important accounts is a far more secure solution than relying on just passwords alone. Learn what two-factor authentication is and how to e
- 09/01/2021
Cybersecurity
Get Ready for Cybersecurity Awareness Month With SANS Secure the Sauce Scavenger Hunt 2021
- 09/01/2021
Cybersecurity
SANS OnDemand Training
- 08/12/2021
Cybersecurity
Free Resources to Build and Mature Your Security Awareness Program
This Planning Kit enables you to quickly build and / or improve your Security Awareness Program using resources developed and proven by the SANS Security Awareness Community.
- 08/04/2021
Cybersecurity
OUCH! - “Securely Using the Cloud”
- 06/01/2021
Cybersecurity
OUCH! Newsletter - Securely Using Mobile Apps
- 05/13/2021
CybersecurityCybersecurity- Ransomware
NIST Releases Tips and Tactics for Dealing With Ransomware
Used in cyberattacks that can paralyze organizations, ransomware is malicious software that encrypts a computer system’s data and demands payment to restore access. To help organizations protect against ransomware attacks and recover from them if they happen, the National Institute of Standards and
- 05/04/2021
CybersecurityCybersecurity- PhishingCybersecurity- Scams
OUCH! Newsletter - Vishing – Phone Call Attacks and Scams
Cybercriminals are using the phone more and more often to call and trick their victims. There are two big advantages to using a phone: Unlike other cyber attacks, there are few security technologies that can detect and stop a phone call attack; also, it is much easier for criminals to convey
- 02/04/2021 11:26 AM
Cybersecurity
OUCH! Newsletter - I'm Hacked, Now What?
No matter how secure you are, sooner or later you may have an accident and become hacked. Included in this month's edition are clues you might have been hacked and if so, what to do.
- 01/14/2021 2:28 PM
Cybersecurity
Does your health app protect your sensitive info?
New health apps are popping up every day, promising to help you track your health conditions, count your calories, manage your medications, or predict your ovulation. These apps often ask for some of your most sensitive personal information, like your health history, medication list, or whether you
- 01/11/2021 10:40 AM
Cybersecurity
The New Game Changer for High School Students
CyberStart America will enable up to 100,000 U.S. high school students to play a fun, immersive cybersecurity game where they solve realistic cybersecurity challenges while playing the role of a cyber protection agent.
- 01/11/2021 10:38 AM
Cybersecurity
OUCH! Newsletter: Securing Wi-Fi at Home
To create a secure home network, you need to start by securing your Wi-Fi access point (sometimes called a Wi-Fi router). This is the device that controls who and what can connect to your home network.
- 01/04/2021 2:51 PM
CybersecurityCybersecurity- Scams
Wrapping up 2020 with more car wrap scams
We just heard from more companies that scammers are using their names to trick people into a car wrap scam.
- 01/04/2021 10:00 AM
CybersecurityCybersecurity- ScamsSenior Safety
Stimulus payments for people, not nursing homes
If you, or someone you care about, lives in an assisted living facility or nursing home, read on
- 12/18/2020 3:34 PM
CybersecurityCybersecurity- Scams
All I want for Christmas…is what I ordered
You’ve probably spent a good part of 2020 doing some online shopping.