Six hours and 42 minutes.
As of January 2019, that’s the average amount of time the world’s internet users spend online each day. That’s almost an entire work shift or the last two theatrical film releases of “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy combined.
Now think about all the devices you own that connect to the internet, either automatically or when prompted. You can see how we’re connected now more than ever—and thus more vulnerable to cyberthreats.
That’s why cybersecurity is so important.
For National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), the U’s Information Security Office (ISO) throughout October published and promoted various resources to help you own, secure, and protect your digital profile and devices. If you haven’t visited our NCSAM website yet, now’s the perfect time.
This year’s NCSAM topics included:
- Your digital profile: Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT.
- Cybercrime victims lose millions each year. Do you know how to protect your digital profile and devices?
- The strongest line of defense against cyberthreats
- Building a culture around cybersecurity at the University of Utah
If you have visited the NCSAM website or taken one of our trainings, we thank you for helping to keep the U safe and secure.
Take the quiz
Can you spot a phishing campaign or evade a cyberattack? Test your cybersecurity knowledge with this short quiz.
Resources
University Information Technology (UIT) and the Information Security Office (ISO) also provide the following resources, which are updated year-round.
Get your U decal
As part of this year’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) campaign, ISO’s Governance, Compliance & Risk team is giving away free block U decals. Pick one up at the Office of Orientation and Transition in the Union, Knowledge Commons in Marriott Library or the front desk of 102 Tower.