As we use technology in new ways, cybersecurity becomes even more critical in both our personal and professional lives. Explore our site to take an active role in keeping information secure in all aspects of your life.
Helen Patton, Associate Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer recently participated in a podcast , and was interviewed by Katelyn Ilkani of the Tambellni Group.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ohio State contracted with a new vendor that provides a Report Phishing button in Outlook, Outlook Mobile and Outlook Web Access (OWA). We will make this change on Friday, April 24. You do not need to take any action to add the new Report Phishing button to...
As COVID-19 disease concerns push more people online for their daily routines, the need for data security grows exponentially. From Apple and Google to the entire City of New Orleans, the hacking hits keep coming. What’s the one bright spot in all of this for students? Careers in data security are unprecedented. On Jan. 17, Ohio State's Office of Research launched the new Institute for Cybersecurity and Digital Trust (ICDT). Co-led by Electrical and Computer Engineering Chair Hesham El Gamal and Ohio State's Chief Information Security Officer Helen Patton, the institute's goal is to organize the university’s collective data security assets and team up with partners statewide to make a difference.
