{"id":4063,"date":"2025-09-25T12:29:34","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T19:29:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogschapman.wpenginepowered.com\/information-systems\/2025\/09\/25\/october-marks-cybersecurity-awareness-month\/"},"modified":"2025-09-25T12:29:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T19:29:34","slug":"october-marks-cybersecurity-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/information-systems\/2025\/09\/25\/october-marks-cybersecurity-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"October Marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) team is excited to kick things off with <\/span>this year’s theme: <\/span><\/b>Staying Safe Online<\/span><\/i><\/b>.<\/span><\/b> Throughout October, we’ll be sharing a series of informative blog posts and social media content\u2014each designed to help you protect your digital life with confidence and ease.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s a glimpse of what we will share with you in the weeks ahead:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mastering Passwords: Tools and Tips for Safer Logins<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Our first blog will explore why strong passwords matter<\/a>. You’ll learn what makes a password secure, how to create a strong and memorable one, and why this simple step is key to protecting your personal data.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Securing Your Account with Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

In our second blog, we’ll explore the advantages of implementing Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)<\/a>. You’ll learn how 2FA strengthens account security by adding an additional verification step, making it significantly more difficult for cybercriminals to break in. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep Your Devices Safe: The Importance of Software Updates<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Our third blog will focus on the importance of keeping your software up to date<\/a>. Learn how updates shield you from vulnerabilities and get tips on maintaining your devices and apps safely.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recognize and Report Scams: Protecting Yourself in a Digital World<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Phishing continues to be one of the most widespread cyber threats\u2014and with the rise of AI-generated scams, it’s becoming even harder to spot. In our final blog, we’ll help you recognize suspicious emails and messages and how to report anything that seems off<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

By embracing these recommended practices, you actively contribute to a safer and more secure digital environment for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please keep an eye out in the upcoming Working @ Chapman newsletters and <\/span>IS&T’s blog space<\/span><\/a> to learn more about each of these topics.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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