Get ready to get cyber fit with us! Join us as we unwrap Yale University's cybersecurity awareness program in 2023, reveal our upcoming plans, and guide you on defending against a prevalent cyber threat - domain spoofing. Alongside our boss, Jess Flower, we'll journey through the past year, reminiscing about our favorite moments, from engaging workshops to our successful self-paced trivia game aimed at boosting your cyber safety. Prepare to flex your cyber muscles and outsmart potential cyber threats. We'll show you how the bad guys are getting smarter and why your intuition matters more th ..read more

It can feel like a losing battle - cybercriminals constantly up their online tricks to convince us to give away confidential information. Don't be fooled by their fake emails, text messages, and phone calls. Join your hosts, James and Wendy, for an engaging conversation about how the Yale community can up their cyber know-how and keep our campus community safe. Here's a preview of what you'll hear in this episode: ▶️ Why mindfulness is a powerful strategy to combat phishing attempts ▶️ How Yale's Click with Caution - Recognize, Relax, Rethink campaign provides a simple and effective approa ..read more

Do you know that it's the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month? It's the perfect time to kick off Season 3 of the Bee Cyber Fit podcast. Join your hosts, James and Wendy, for an engaging conversation about how the Yale community can "Bee a Yale Cyber Hero" in October. Here's a sampling of what you'll hear: ▶️ The history behind Cybersecurity Awareness Month and how it's evolved from a national event into an international movement. ▶️ How Yale University is celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month and amplifying key messages about online safety. ▶️ An overview of our weekly t ..read more

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is embedded in numerous systems and devices we use every day. And it's so seamless that we may not be aware of the many ways we use it. But does it help us or hinder us? What are the pros and cons? Should we be concerned about our online safety and the proliferation of AI tools? Join us for an engaging conversation as we explore AI in both our personal lives and its uses at Yale University.   In today's episode you'll learn: ▶️ How AI helps us individually, within organizations, and in society ▶️ The downside of AI - what you should know ▶️ What ChapGPT is ..read more

Got summer travel plans? We can never be too careful when it comes to booking and embarking on a trip. A report by McAfee estimates that 30% of adults have been a victim (or know someone who has) when trying to save money booking travel plans. Cybercriminals won't think twice about stealing our money, identity or devices for their personal gain. That's why it's up to us to be proactive and keep safety in mind as we travel.   In today's episode you'll learn: ▶️ Why we have to be cognizant of our surroundings when traveling ▶️ How our approach to social media (and what we share) can im ..read more

You use your phone to access all kinds of data. From viewing your bank balance to reading Yale emails to sharing information with family and friends. So much of our life lives on our phones. But is your data secure should it be lost or stolen? The cost to replace it can be high. If the device contains High Risk Yale data, that data could be at risk. And imagine losing irreplaceable items that haven't been backed up like favorite vacation photos. That's why it's so important to understand what we can do to minimize data loss. The good news? There are simple steps you can take to protect your ..read more

Do you know that everyone at Yale University has a role to play in keeping Yale data and systems safe? In today's episode, we welcome back Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Jeremy Rosenberg.  He reminds us that a simple action we can take is to report suspicious or unusual cyber activity right away - it's everyone's responsibility. Listen to this episode to get the insider scoop on incident reporting from Jeremy.  You'll learn: ▶️ The most common cyber threats at the university and the impact of AI ▶️ Why reporting unusual activity helps thwart bigger issues ▶️ Why we ha ..read more

Do you know that everyone at Yale University has a role to play in keeping Yale data and systems safe? In today's episode, we welcome back Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Jeremy Rosenberg.  He reminds us that a simple action we can take is to report suspicious or unusual cyber activity right away - it's everyone's responsibility. Listen to this episode to get the insider scoop on incident reporting from Jeremy.  You'll learn: ▶️ The most common cyber threats at the university and the impact of AI ▶️ Why reporting unusual activity helps thwart bigger issues ▶️ Why we hav ..read more

One of the most important cybersecurity actions our Yale community can take is to report suspicious cyber activity right away to the Information Security Office.  This action is critical to get ahead of malicious actors trying to gain unauthorized access to the important work we do every day in support of the Yale mission. Your attention and response can potentially save Yale from serious financial, reputational, or operational impact. When it comes to reporting incidents, we want you to “Bee SAFE, Not Sorry”, where SAFE stands for the four simple reminders to make reporting easy. Liste ..read more

Did you know that tax-related identity theft has increased by 45% since 2020? Scammers have tons of tricks up their sleeves to fool you but when you build your cyber awareness, you can steer clear of their cyber traps.  This tax season, be alert to unsolicited emails, phone calls, or text messages claiming to be from the IRS. Cybercriminals are seeking personal information to use against you. There are several current scams that appear to be from the government. One example is a bogus IRS official claiming that you owe back taxes. A newer example is a fake Biden administration program t ..read more