{"id":137292,"date":"2021-10-04T21:02:21","date_gmt":"2021-10-05T01:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/?page_id=137292"},"modified":"2025-10-01T16:02:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T20:02:21","slug":"communications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/support\/information-security\/cam\/communications\/","title":{"rendered":"Cybersecurity Awareness Month Communications"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span>Welcome Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025<\/span><\/h2>\n<h4>October 1, 2025<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/tech\/files\/2025\/09\/October-25-Week-1-u-comm-graphic.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"321\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-159722\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\">October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\">Cybersecurity threats are evolving fast, but so are we. This October, let\u2019s recommit to protecting our digital world\u2014our research, our academics,\u00a0 and our personal data. Staying alert to scams, online threats, and other risks helps keep both you and our University community secure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\">All month long, BU Information Security will share tips, tools, and resources to help you spot threats and strengthen your online safety. From phishing red flags to password best practices, every small step you take builds a stronger, safer campus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\">Your role matters<\/span><\/strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\">. Whether it\u2019s pausing before clicking a suspicious link or using unique, strong passwords, your choices help create a culture of cybersecurity awareness at BU. Together, we can protect what matters most. Visit bu.edu\/infosec (make sure you hover and validate that link) for resources and updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\">What actions can I take to kick off the month?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><\/span><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"> <strong>Log on to the <\/strong><\/span><strong><u><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(5, 99, 193)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/support\/information-security\/terrier-cybersecurity-check-up\/\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-outlook-id=\"6bc8ab3b-bb0d-40a3-b877-35fe4a204230\">Terrier Cybersecurity Checkup App<\/a><\/span><\/u><\/strong><strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\">!<\/span><\/strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\">Exclusive to BU, view your password age, Duo devices your account is connected to, and see if you account was associated with any breaches.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><\/span><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"> <strong>Visit the <\/strong><\/span><strong><u><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(5, 99, 193)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/support\/information-security\/bus-phish-bowl\/\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-outlook-id=\"33b9ec79-f86d-40ec-ba71-1866b2c8a783\">BU Phish Bowl<\/a><\/span><\/u><\/strong><strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\">.<\/span><\/strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\">Peruse the latest scams reported to <\/span><u><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(5, 99, 193)\"><a href=\"mailto:abuse@bu.edu\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-outlook-id=\"fc6ab93a-75d5-44dd-914e-20e415aaff1b\">abuse@bu.edu<\/a><\/span><\/u><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\">\u00a0circulating around the BU Phish tank<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"><\/span><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\"> <strong>Join us at the <\/strong><\/span><strong><u><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(5, 99, 193)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/support\/information-security\/shred-recycle-event\/\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-outlook-id=\"5afe58d8-1379-4f52-8155-cf75030400b1\">Shred &amp; Recycle Events<\/a><\/span><\/u><\/strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\">&#8230;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\">Shred + Recycle Events NEXT WEEK<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\">Got old papers or hard drives lying around? Protect your info and the planet at the Fall Shred + Recycle events, Tuesday October 7th on <\/span><u><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(5, 99, 193)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.bu.edu\/?id=647#!m\/400426\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-outlook-id=\"9234e776-a88b-46b8-b1ab-e56ecf673d65\">Talbot Green<\/a><\/span><\/u><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\">\u00a0&amp; Wednesday 8th <\/span><u><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(5, 99, 193)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/jSMBKXwyBzRZJiZf9\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-outlook-id=\"0db4143e-fbc2-416e-9d14-c7c8e7812263\">behind Sargent College<\/a><\/span><\/u><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\">. In partnership with BU Sustainability, we\u2019re offering a safe and secure way for all students, faculty, and staff to dispose of documents, hard drives, and more. Check out the <\/span><u><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(5, 99, 193)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/support\/information-security\/shred-recycle-event\/\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-outlook-id=\"8c67c54e-03b2-4c0a-ae98-6e26c6d913f0\">event page<\/a><\/span><\/u><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(51, 51, 51)\">\u00a0to see what you can shred and recycle.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025 October 1, 2025 October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month Cybersecurity threats are evolving fast, but so are we. This October, let\u2019s recommit to protecting our digital world\u2014our research, our academics,\u00a0 and our personal data. 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