Because stolen, compromised or damaged information can lead to unwanted and unnecessary consequences for both staff members and the university, Ohio State is increasingly expanding the use of multifactor authentication. eTimesheet and eLeave will be the latest systems to adopt...
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a new data protection privacy standard for individuals within the European Union (EU) that goes into effect on May 25. It also applies to the export of personal data to organizations outside the EU, including Ohio State.
Should you receive any external GDPR inquiries, please direct them to the IT Service Desk at 614-688-4357 (HELP) or via email at itservicedesk@osu.edu .
Cybersecurity Days are hosted by Enterprise Security at The Ohio State University to provide meaningful training and resources to the university IT community and beyond, while also establishing ways to collaborate, build relationships, and educate each other.
Phishing risks have increased exponentially in recent years, and Ohio State is taking a number of steps to ensure our users know how to spot a fake email and how to respond. Educating all of our email users is the key. We've even sent faux phishing messages as an educational opportunity for...
You’ve probably seen many news stories about Facebook and how it handles your personal data. Many of us rely on the online service to keep in touch with family, plan a vacation, chat daily with friends. We rarely think about the digital footprints we leave, or who would ever want to follow our...
February is Data Privacy Month ! The cybersecurity industry reminds you annually to do a privacy check by observing Data Privacy Month from January 28 to February 28. Data Privacy Month is an international effort to raise awareness and...
Interest in watching Team USA is high. As advertisers vie for your eyeballs with the American flag and the world-famous Olympic rings, it is easy to trust the message. However, just as you should be vigilant about counterfeit merchandise and ticket scams, you should also be aware of your email...
Cyber criminals are naturally drawn to money -- your money. Financial aid awarded to students is a frequent target. This is a challenge for the university, as we often need to contact you about financial aid for legitimate reasons. It is important to recognize the difference between a valid...
IT Security is increasingly at the forefront in the modern world. Data breaches and IT security topics are in the news all the time. Users need to understand good cyber hygiene to prevent breaches from occurring.
Ohio State considers cybersecurity one of the university’s top priorities....
Tax related phishing attempts frequently occur, because criminals would love to get their hands on your W-2 so they can steal your identity and/or your tax refund. This article (new for 2018 tax season) is posted to share with you what you should expect. The image posted with this article is an...
