ITS is kicking off a communication series for Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Continue reading
Adding Cisco Umbrella to Administrative Computers
Cisco Umbrella is a Domain Name System (DNS) filtering product that guards against threats on the internet, such as malware, phishing, and ransomware. Continue reading
Cybersecurity Review
Substantive elements of the University’s information technology cybersecurity infrastructure will be reviewed by Deloitte, an external agency. Continue reading
Recommended Training
Recommended Training
Information Security Policies
The Information Security Office has reviewed and substantively revised information security policies, guidelines, and standards. Continue reading
Additional Protection from Web-based Threats
ITS will be implementing a Domain Name System (DNS) filtering product, Cisco Umbrella, to enhance protection against web-based threats. Continue reading
Results of Simulated Phishing Campaign
The ITS Security Office recently initiated a simulated phishing campaign at the request of the Joint Audit and Compliance Committee (JACC). UConn faculty and staff received test messages this past October that mimicked a common attack. Continue reading
Security Awareness Training with KnowBe4
KnowBe4 is an IT security resource available to all faculty and staff at UConn. The integrated platform for security awareness training and phishing attack simulation covers an extensive range of topics and delivers content in varying and engaging formats, such as games, short videos, modules, and even sitcom-style shows. Continue reading
Installation of Windows Defender for Endpoint
ITS is planning to install new security software, Windows Defender for Endpoint (formerly Windows Defender Advanced Threat Prevention), to the Windows workstations of administrative areas in the Managed Workstation program. Continue reading