{"id":15439,"date":"2025-09-23T14:37:42","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T18:37:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/its\/?page_id=15439"},"modified":"2026-02-13T14:34:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T19:34:27","slug":"cybersecurity-awareness-month-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/its\/cybersecurity-awareness-month-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; next_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#252a2a&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/its\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/09\/module-bg1.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; bottom_divider_style=&#8221;curve&#8221; bottom_divider_height=&#8221;23px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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If someone grabs your phone or laptop, they shouldn\u2019t get your data, too.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the topics that will be discussed in the video presentation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unique passwords with multi-factor authentication (MFA).<\/li>\n<li>Key benefits of auto-lock settings include passcodes, Face ID, and fingerprint unlocking.<\/li>\n<li>Full disk\/device encryption (e.g., FileVault, BitLocker, iOS\/Android defaults).<\/li>\n<li>Automating updates to operating systems and apps.<\/li>\n<li>Disable Bluetooth, Airdrop, or auto-join Wi-Fi when not needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/JFtFXeqasYQ?si=UPd4QwD7NgG1PDCu&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Week 3 Long Blurb&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#EFEFEF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; top_divider_style=&#8221;curve&#8221; top_divider_color=&#8221;#EFEFEF&#8221; top_divider_height=&#8221;23px&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;off||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; module_id=&#8221;week2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.85)&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dsm_text_divider header=&#8221;\ud83c\udf10 Week 2:  Browse Smart (Browser &#038; Email Security) &#8211; October 9, 2025&#8243; divider_style=&#8221;none&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Open Sans|700|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dsm_text_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; ul_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_3_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||20px||true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Discover how to configure your browser for safety and spot phishing emails before they trick you. 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Learn how to browse safely and strengthen your awareness to spot phishing emails before they trick you. 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This week, we\u2019ll provide tips on how you can protect yourself:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid connecting to random free Wi-Fi\n<ul>\n<li>in public places such as coffee shops, airports, etc.<\/li>\n<li>on open networks that don\u2019t require a password.<\/li>\n<li>that have generic names such as \u201cFree Wifi.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN), which provides enhanced online privacy by encrypting your data and masking your IP address.<\/li>\n<li>On campus Wi-Fi: make sure you\u2019re on the official QC network, not a look-alike.<\/li>\n<li>Use a personal data plan or personal hotspot instead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/IadbIAI7Rqc?si=VZOjMV9BYgh1FAwx&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; next_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Week 3 Long Blurb&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#EFEFEF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; top_divider_style=&#8221;curve&#8221; top_divider_color=&#8221;#EFEFEF&#8221; top_divider_height=&#8221;23px&#8221; bottom_divider_style=&#8221;curve&#8221; bottom_divider_height=&#8221;23px&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;off||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; module_id=&#8221;week4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.85)&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dsm_text_divider header=&#8221;\u2601\ufe0f Week 4: Save Your Stuff (Backups &#038; Recovery) &#8211; October 23, 2025&#8243; divider_style=&#8221;none&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Open Sans|700|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dsm_text_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; ul_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_3_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||20px||true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Learn how to back up your files securely and recover them if disaster strikes. Whether it\u2019s ransomware or a spilled coffee, your work should be safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Why Should You \u201cBackup\u201d Your Stuff?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#e71939&#8243; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#e71939&#8243; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#e71939&#8243; open_use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#e71939&#8243; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Open Sans|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_ul_line_height=&#8221;1.1em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-10px||||false|true&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In today\u2019s digital world, your personal files \u2013 photos, videos, documents, and notes \u2013 are more than just data. They\u2019re memories, milestones, and hard work. Losing them can feel like losing part of your life. 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