Software vulnerabilities have always been a reality of managing information technology systems. What has changed in recent years is the speed at which vulnerabilities are discovered, disclosed, weaponized, and exploited. As a result, organizations must adapt their vulnerability management and operational practices to keep pace with an increasingly dynamic threat environment. Continue reading →

Critical vulnerabilities are being discovered and exploited faster than ever before. When a major vulnerability is announced, organizations often have limited time to assess risk and take action.
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Tax season is upon us, making it an opportune time for scammers to attempt to defraud you. Cybercriminals frequently disguise themselves as Payroll offices/officials by sending emails that contain calls for action, such as requests for you to verify tax information, update direct deposit accounts, print and cash checks, and/or visit a website that is not owned by UConn or the State.
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Users play a crucial role in defending against cybercriminals. When your password is stolen, a hacker will try to use it to gain unauthorized, criminal access to University protected systems and information. Duo serves as a second line of defense, but only with your help. Hackers will attempt to trick you into authenticating a login on their behalf.  We’re sharing common attacks to be aware of, how to detect them, and what to do if you are subject to an attack.
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1/12/23 – Recently, LastPass, a password manager, has been in the news due to a compromise they experienced in 2022. Continue reading →

Regular review and revision of policies is part of evolving a mature information security program that protects systems and data for both our community and the institution.  Continue reading →

ITS is kicking off a communication series for Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Continue reading →