Cyber Security
Awareness Month 2009
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month!
In support of this national
initiative, OIT is sponsoring a number of activities designed to help the UMass
Amherst community stay safe online. Each week in October will have its own cyber security theme.
5 Ways To Protect Your Computer & Personal Information
Week 4: Change Your Clocks & Your Passwords
Don't fall back on your old password! Change your passwords with daylight savings (November 1).
If you have administrative access to the Human Resources system, you are required to change your OIT Account password in SPIRE every 180 days. more...
Week 3: Secure Your Data
Learn how you can protect University data and your own personal information.
- Storing & Sharing Sensitive Information (pdf, 5 M)
- FERPA* & Student Records in the Classroom (pdf, 11 M)
- FERPA Privacy Waiver (for students & parents)
- Data Security Compliance at UMass Amherst
*Federal Educational Rights & Privacy Act
Week 2: Phishing
Don't get caught in an email scam! Learn how you can identify fraudulent emails and protect your identity.
Week 1: Safe Computing
Protecting your computer is easier than you think! This week, we'll take a look at safe computing.
