Cyber security: our shared responsibility
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). All month consumers, businesses, colleges and universities, corporations, and the government will be working together to promote awareness and share online safety tips.
Read MoreStudents can backup work with Google Drive
Many may not realize it, but Elon University’s partnership with Google Apps for Education provides students with 30GB of cloud storage space through Google Drive. This robust tool allows students to back up files and folders to the cloud, to actually create files through apps integrated with Google Drive, and to share those files with other individuals who have a Google account.
Read MoreTwo-step verification: something you know and something you have
If a hacker were to log into my email account, they could get data about my financial information, confidential research information and private conversations. For this reason, I have activated two-step verification to protect my account with extra security and encourage you to do the same.
Read MorePrivacy on the go
Not only can we check emails but we can also deposit a check, transfer funds from one account to another, pay bills, and purchase concert tickets all from our smartphones and tablets. From the network that is transmitting the data to someone simply watching over our shoulders, privacy should be a concern when it comes to mobile devices. Here are some ways you can help protect your privacy while on the go.
Read MoreReview privacy settings
Happy data privacy day! Last week I asked you to think about what data privacy means to you. This week’s focus will be on privacy settings. How many times have you seen a check box saying you have read and understand how your information will be used when downloading an app or software?
Read MoreGet ready for data privacy day
Data Privacy Day (DPD) is observed annually on January 28th and is led by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA). It is an effort to empower and educate everyone to control their digital footprint and protect their privacy.
Read MoreOur shared responsibility
This is the third week of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) and the theme for this week is Cybersecurity education. In a world that is constantly faced with information security threats, becoming educated about these threats can help us be more secure while online. Here are some tips to help you as you reach out to your family, friends, and colleagues.
Read MoreOctober is National Cyber Security Awareness month
Ten years ago, the U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) launched National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) in an effort to help all Americans to stay safer and more secure while online. Since then, NCSAM has grown in participation including the general public, businesses, colleges, universities, and other groups.
Read MoreHow do you solve a problem like a locked account?
We’ve all been there. We end up inundated with a variety of accounts paired with passwords for different websites and services. Each site seems to use a different set of password restrictions that leaves us with more than a dozen passwords to remember.
Read More4 Public Wi-Fi Safety Tips
Public Wi-Fi hotspots can be found in cafés, hotels, coffee shops, libraries, airports, bookstores, and other places offered as a perk for its customers. These hotspots are a convenient way to check emails, get caught up on social media sites or just surf the web.However, public Wi-Fi hotspots are not secure.
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