Join us for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023

September 15, 2023

When nearly all of our personal and professional lives are spent online, how can we avoid being the victim of a phishing, hacking, or other cyber attack? The answers may be easier than expected. And although avoiding a breach isn’t guaranteed, there are ways to mitigate risk and remain vigilant.

4 key cybersecurity topics

This year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM) will focus on 4 key areas:

Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Using strong passwords
Recognizing and reporting phishing
Keeping software up to date

In addition to learning tips, tricks, and best practices, there is much fun to be had with a Cybersecurity Awareness Month scavenger hunt and cyber-themed crossword and word search puzzles. Cybersecurity Awareness Month begins October 1, but head over to the CAM website (Source: cam.it.wisc.edu) now to read articles, take the Cybersecurity Awareness Training, and learn how to stay safe online. For more information on Cybersecurity at UW–Madison, visit the Office of Cybersecurity webpage (Source: it.wisc.edu).