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Current Newsletters

  • May 2023 Newsletter

    May 2023 Gatekeepers: The guardians of data

  • April 2023 Newsletter

    April 2023 Internet of Hackable Things

  • March 2023 Newsletter

    March 2023 Security Awareness and Culture

  • February 2023 Newsletter

    February 2023 Understanding the insider threat

April 2020 Newsletter - Incident Response

April 2020

April 2020 Newsletter

April 2020 Security Awareness Newsletter – Identity Theft and Data Breaches –
Even if you’re the most security aware person on the planet, massive data breaches can still compromise your confidential data, and result in identity theft. This month’s edition details not only how to prevent those breaches at work, but also the measures that must be taken immediately to ensure a quick recovery in your personal life, should your data fall into the wrong hands.

Scavenger Hunt Questions (and Answers):

  1. These are not suggestions and should never be ignored. (organizational policies)
  2. If you suspect your data has been breached or that you are a victim of identity theft, you should consider
  3. placing a fraud alert or freeze on your _____ . (credit reports)
  4. Routinely check these two things for suspicious activity. (bank accounts and credit card statements)
  5. Change this immediately if you believe an account has been compromised. (password)
  6. True or False: Tax collectors will demand payment via text messages and emails. (False)

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