Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Every year since 2003, October has been recognized as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This effort was brought to life through a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Cybersecurity Alliance. Cybersecurity Awareness Month features a variety of topics each week to help inform and educate individuals on how to best protect themselves online. This initiative continues to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity across our nation. Here at OHIO, we are dedicated to ensuring the University community has all the resources necessary to be safe and more secure online.

We also encourage all faculty and staff to complete the Online IT Security training , if they have not done so already. University departments that have the highest rate of completion at the end of October will be recognized as Cybersecurity Champions and the winning department will receive a cookie party courtesy of the Information Security Office.

This year, we will focus on four key behaviors which allow users to feel empowered to take responsibility for personal data safety online.

Celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month!

Each week of October will feature a different topic within cybersecurity.

Test your cybersecurity knowledge and help us beat Miami by competing in CyberMania!

Complete a short survey and be entered to win a prize pack from OHIO's Information Security Office. All month long we will be updating our page to see who is winning Cybermania!

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Ohio University Named Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champion

Ohio University has been awarded the honor of being named a Cybersecurity Awareness Champion by Stay Safe Online. This award is achieved by organizations who are dedicated to promoting a safer, more secure, and trusted internet.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champions

Storing University data

Here at OHIO, we are dedicated to protecting University information. We strive every day to provide flexible, secure ways to store sensitive data. Check out our available options or schedule a consultation with an Information Security Analyst today for a customized approach.

Storing data by type

99.9%

of account hacks could have been blocked by multi-factor authentication

70%

of people admit to reusing passwords

20%

of Android users are using the latest (and safest) operating system

43%

of adults report sharing their passwords with at least one person

42%

of email users report phishing to their email providers

Celebrating CSAM

In 2021, in celebration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Information Security Team at Ohio University painted the famous "Graffiti Wall" on campus!

A white wall painted with green text saying

What is an Information Security incident?

An information security incident is anything that indicates a threat to computer systems or University data. Some examples include "Zoom bombing", email spoofing, a suspected machine compromise, or unauthorized use of University resources. If someone reports a security incident to you, ask if they have been in contact with the Information Security Office and please notify our team.

How to report an incident

Additional Resources

Contact the Information Security Office

(740) 566-7233

security@ohio.edu

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