This week’s focus is on cyber hygiene and general best practices. The Cyberpunks use deception, weak passwords, fake messages, and social engineering tricks to try and break through your defenses. By building strong habits, you can block their attacks and protect both yourself and SFA.
What You’ll Learn This Week
- How to power up your passwords with stronger, unique passphrases and MFA.
- How to stay alert for messaging scams and stop Cyberpunks from tricking you.
- How to spot the red flags of social engineering.
- Why a strong security culture helps protect everyone.
Featured Resources
- Power Up Your Passwords - Learn how to level up from beginner to legendary with strong, unique, passwords and MFA.
- Stay Alert for Messaging Scams - Protect yourself from phishing links, fake attachments, and impersonation attempts.
- Optional Training Modules: Watch for an email invitation to complete short, interactive training:
- Phishing or Spam?
- What is Social Engineering?
- How Attackers Use Email Aliases
- Perfecting Passwords
- Cybersecurity Awareness Month at SFA - Message from the President - Hear why cybersecurity matters to our campus community.
Weekly Challenge
- Upgrade at least one password to “Legendary” status.
- Turn on MFA for a new account.
- Report one suspicious message using the Report Phish button.
⚡ By completing these steps, you’ll take away the Cyberpunks’ favorite weapons and strengthen your cyber defenses.