October is Cyber Awareness Month

In October, we celebrate Cyber Awareness Month at the University. The Cybersecurity team has planned some exciting FREE activities for staff and students, to help remind us that we all have a role to play in keeping our University safe from cyber threats.

Don't get hooked! A phishing resilience event

Don’t get hooked! A phishing resilience event will be held on Tuesday 8 October at Old Arts, Parkville campus with a guest speaker from leading cybersecurity consulting company, CyberCX. Bookings are essential.

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Mobile phone privacy self-checks for students

Mobile phone privacy self-checks for students will be conducted at the Student Pavilion on Wednesday 9 October. Students will receive a free coffee voucher in exchange for doing the self-check.

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Let's talk  about passwords

Let’s talk about passwords is an online event for all staff. Hosted by LastPass, this webinar will cover password security and why password management tools are helpful. More information available on Staff Hub.

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Internet browser patch-a-thon

Did you know that unpatched internet browsers pose a big security risk? This month, we are inviting all staff to open and patch their internet browsers, especially the ones you use infrequently. Follow our simple instructions below and enter your details to win one of 3 Apple AirPods over the month.

Browser Patch-a-thon Word instructions

Browser Patch-a-thon PDF instructions

Once you have checked that ALL your browsers are up to date, register here to go in the running to win a pair of Apple AirPods:  https://go.unimelb.edu.au/6g78

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Happy Cyber Awareness Month to everyone in our University of Melbourne community and thank you for playing your part to help keep us safe. Remember: Cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.