Office of Information Technology

Today, we are connected to our smartphones or computers wherever we go, and because of that, our world is becoming increasingly dependent on cybersecurity. TAMIU is proud to be a part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month to help us all understand the latest ways to protect the University and our friends and families online.

You can significantly increase your cybersecurity online, at work, and at home by taking simple steps: Enable Multi-Factor Authentication, Use a Trusted Password Manager and Strong Passwords, Recognize and Report Phishing, and Update Your Software. Throughout October, we will learn more about these cyber basics through various activities and learning opportunities planned for Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) enables you to learn about cyber basics and advanced cybersecurity issues.

CISA’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month website, www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month, has basic information, classes, and even live events throughout October.

Ultimately, our security around our organization is only as strong as yours. We encourage you to visit the CISA website, download the Tips Sheets, and share them with your coworkers, family, and friends. After all this education, you and our organization will be one of the most secure places online.

To report any suspicious online activity or emails, please email us at helpdesk@tamiu.edu or itsecurity@tamiu.edu.

CISA stands for Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency and is part of the United States Department of Homeland Security. This agency works to strengthen cybersecurity and infrastructure protection at all levels of government, helps U.S. states coordinate cybersecurity programs, and enhances the cybersecurity protections of the government against hackers, both private and nation-state sponsored.

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Four Ways to Stay Safe Online

• Use strong passwords & a password manager - https://www.cisa.gov/secure-our-world/use-strong-passwords
• Turn on multifactor authentication - https://www.cisa.gov/secure-our-world/turn-mfa
• Recognize and report phishing - https://www.cisa.gov/secure-our-world/recognize-and-report-phishing
• Update software - https://www.cisa.gov/secure-our-world/update-software
• Stay safe online when using AI - https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/2024-09/Secure-Our-World-Using-AI-Tip-Sheet.pdf