{"id":367,"date":"2022-03-25T10:30:29","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T14:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/information-technology\/?p=367"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:57:53","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T14:57:53","slug":"increased-cybersecurity-awareness-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/information-technology\/2022\/03\/25\/increased-cybersecurity-awareness-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Increased Cybersecurity Awareness & Training"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Colleagues,<\/p>\n

A couple of weeks ago, we sent out a message to campus employees regarding the ongoing political conflicts in Europe and the potential impact on Ball State University. Cyber-attacks against U.S.-based assets grow more likely as the conflict continues.<\/p>\n

While we are unaware of specific threats against higher education, we know universities are often among the first targets. Given the increased threat, we believe an additional reminder and update to campus employees is appropriate. Accordingly, I have asked each of the other Vice Presidents to send out a reminder to their division, similar to this one.<\/p>\n

In addition to our ongoing efforts and the tips outlined below<\/strong>, we have also been working to ensure all employees are well-trained in spotting potentially fraudulent and malicious activity. As part of this educational and awareness program, you should have recently received a message directing you to complete mandatory information security training.<\/p>\n

If you have completed the required training already, thank you! If not, please plan to do so as soon as possible. The required modules are Data Security: Phishing<\/strong> and Data Security: Malware<\/strong>. This training is accessible from the myBSU portal<\/a> under Additional Tools -> EduRisk Training.<\/p>\n

Thank you!<\/p>\n

Loren<\/p>\n

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As the crisis in Ukraine continues, the threat of sustained cyberattacks against the United States grows more likely. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency<\/a> has continued to issue alerts outlining the Russian threat and noted that institutions such as Ball State University are at elevated risk. <\/em><\/p>\n

To meet this challenge, the Ball State University cybersecurity team works with our external partners to monitor BSU systems and networks 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Although we are not presently aware of adversaries targeting our institution, we know the threat is real and significant. As a result, we have implemented additional precautions and monitoring, including robust incident response protocols.<\/em><\/p>\n

During this time of increased risk, we need your help:<\/em><\/p>\n