New activities have just been released on the Cybersecurity for You (C4U) awareness platform . Get information on how to protect data on mobile devices from theft or damage, determine the right backup method for your situation and discover techniques to recover from ransomware. As you learn, earn points toward digital rewards to upskill your digital life.
It’s tax filing season! Every year, it seems that new and innovative ways of siphoning off your tax refund or even your identity are being invented. The new Tricky Tax Times awareness activity available on the Cybersecurity for You (C4U) awareness platform looks at some of the most prevalent tax scams currently, and what to be on the look for. Complete the activity and earn points toward security tools and software that can make you even safer. Or use your points to contribute to great Ohio State charities.
The Cybersecurity for You (C4U) awareness platform was featured last month in The Chronicle of Higher Education article “As Cyberattacks Roil Colleges, Many Look to Faculty Members and Students for Help.” Several Ohio State staff and faculty members are interviewed about the need for quality cybersecurity education amidst a feeling of “training fatigue.” Site registration is required to access full article .
We all share the crucial responsibility of protecting Ohio State’s institutional data, which is why faculty, staff and student employees must complete training each year. But did you know that many staff members can complete their Institutional Data Policy training requirement by finishing a 7-minute activity on the Cybersecurity for You (C4U) platform?
Don’t miss out! If you earned points toward rewards in C4U, be sure to redeem them by Friday, January 29 . We have recently added new digital rewards, and we have the ability to ship physical rewards to pick-up locations at all campuses. Grab those last-minute rewards, and take advantage of our current activities before they leave the platform. See you in 2021!
*If you're an OSUWMC staff member, please use your name.# on the registration form.
Off the top of your head…can you remember how many online accounts you’re signed up for? What about how many accounts you’ve signed up for just in the last year? Even when simply ordering some take-out from the restaurant down the street, it can seem like the restaurant will require you to have an online account!
We are rarely more than an arm’s length from our technology. We all have fast-paced, digital lives. Ohio State knows it is challenging to stay safe. That is why we created the...
Don’t miss out! If you earned points toward rewards in C4U, be sure to redeem them by Friday, January 29 . We have recently added new digital rewards, and we have the ability to ship physical rewards to pick-up locations at all campuses. Grab those last-minute rewards, and take advantage of our current activities before they leave the platform. See you in 2021!
*If you're an OSUWMC staff member, please use your name.# on the registration form.
We're settling into new ways of getting our work done, away from campus. Have you considered a safe home office also involves cybersecurity? Let The Ohio State University's security team equip you with the knowledge and tools to stay safe: visit the Cybersecurity for You (C4U) awareness platform ! As you learn, you earn rewards like anti-malware and security tools for your personal devices. Help build a safer online community for your fellow Buckeyes.
Employees want to protect their personal computers and devices, particularly if they are using them to perform work tasks. Avoid paying out-of-pocket. Ohio State offers opportunities to earn free anti-virus and security tools for personal use through the Cybersecurity for You (C4U) awareness platform . As you earn rewards, learn how to protect yourself while working from home. Share with co-workers. Visit c4u.osu.edu .
