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Learn MoreIn today's digital age, cybersecurity is more crucial than ever. Cybersecurity Ventures estimates that the global annual cost of cybercrime will hit $10.5 trillion by 2025.
This October, the University of Colorado is excited to support Cybersecurity Awareness Month once again. This global initiative aims to highlight essential practices for safeguarding both personal and university-sensitive information.
Use this Cybersecurity Awareness Month as a chance to review and enhance your digital security measures.
Webinars
**Digital Citizenship and the Top Cybersecurity Risks to Our Community**
Ben Edelen, Chief Information Security Officer for the Colorado Dept. of State, presented on Oct. 8. He discussed how cybersecurity now needs to be a life skill, and those skills can come from unexpected places. Hosted by UCCS Cybersecurity Programs. *The recording is now available.*
**Cybersecurity Roundtable: Phishing, AI, and Protecting Your Data**
CU’s information security officers presented on Oct. 15. They shared best practices for protecting your valuable information. Hosted by CU Anschutz/CU Denver Information Security and IT Compliance. The webinar was accessible exclusively through live streaming.
Cyber Safe Choices: What Would You Do?
This series of articles looks at four real-life situations you and your CU peers may face, highlighting what occurred, how incidents could have been prevented, and recommended actions should similar situations arise. You’ll see how everyday decisions—good or bad— have a significant impact on our overall security.
Coming soon!
Stay Secure, Stay Connected
If you have questions or concerns about cybersecurity, please contact your campus information security team. Our experts are ready to help.
About Information Security on Your Campus
Each campus employs an information security officer along with other security staff to safeguard data. They evaluate risks, implement security protocols, and address security incidents.
About the Office of Information Security
OIS, part of System Administration, collaborates with campuses to offer services and expertise that ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data across the university.
Reporting a Security Incident
An information security incident involves unauthorized access, loss, or exposure of sensitive university data. Reporting incidents quickly helps contain risks and protect the university.