Bee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for Everyone - Bee Cyber Fit: Online Safety Tips & Tricks from Yale's Chief Information Security Officer Jeremy Rosenberg

Bee Cyber Fit: Online Safety Tips & Tricks from Yale's Chief Information Security Officer Jeremy Rosenberg

10/04/22 • 34 min

Bee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for Everyone

It's a fact: cybercriminals target everyone. None of us are immune.
The more distracted, tired or stressed out we are - all the better for them to catch us off guard.
That's why we have to make cyber fitness a priority.
Staying on our cyber toes is key to keeping our most important information safe and secure.
We talk at length about simple ways to boost your cyber fitness with Yale's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Jeremy Rosenberg. And he spills the beans on how he fell victim to a cyber scam and what he gained from the experience.
In this lively interview you'll learn:

What Jeremy does to protect Yale's data and systems from cyber thieves
How people get tricked into giving up personal information
Why we're more vulnerable to cybercriminals than ever before
How cybercriminals are upping the bar on targeting us
Why it's so important to use unique passwords across different accounts
How Jeremy fell victim to a phishing scam and what his story can teach us
The key question every person should ask themselves to build cyber fitness

Lean in and listen to Jeremy's wisdom and insights. Plus find out how we became the standup comedian CISO.
Plus don't miss our buzzword of the day, human factor, explained in a simple way.
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Call to Action:
Ready to get cyber fit with us?
Here's a simple call to action: Download our "Power up Your Passwords" checklist to help protect your most important online accounts
We invite you to learn more about the Yale Cybersecurity Awareness Program.
Yalies, in October, we amplify cybersecurity during Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Learn about what Yale is doing to increase awareness and get involved.
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What Jeremy does to protect Yale's data and systems from cyber thieves
How people get tricked into giving up personal information
Why we're more vulnerable to cybercriminals than ever before
How cybercriminals are upping the bar on targeting us
Why it's so important to use unique passwords across different accounts
How Jeremy fell victim to a phishing scam and what his story can teach us
The key question every person should ask themselves to build cyber fitness

Send us a text

Learn more about Yale Cybersecurity Awareness at cybersecurity.yale.edu/awareness
Never miss an episode! Sign up to receive Bee Cyber Fit podcast alerts.

Previous Episode

Bee Cyber Fit Podcast - Special Preview

Welcome to the Bee Cyber Fit Podcast!
We created this podcast for our Yale community of faculty, staff and students. Our messages are universal, however, and we invite anyone to tune in and listen. (we encourage you to share our episodes with your family, friends and colleagues!)
Check out our preview of the podcast and what you can expect during our first season.
Are you confused by too many technical terms? Not here!
Our goal is to de-mystify cybersecurity and help you become "cyber fit" using easy-to-understand language.
This podcast is for everyday people like us, your hosts Wendy and James.
We created it with you AND ourselves in mind - people who want to stay cyber safe in easy ways, no technical degree needed.
This podcast is ideal if you want to:

Gain a better understanding of cyber terminology without all the "tech-speak"
Understand how the latest cybersecurity news applies to you
Learn simple things you can do to increase your cyber-safety
Listen to compelling cyber stories that remind you what NOT to do

We can't wait for you to lean, listen and learn with us every two weeks, starting October 4.
Remember, it only takes simple steps to get cyber fit. Let's Bee Cyber Fit, together.
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Want to learn more about Yale University cybersecurity? Check out our Bee Cyber Fit newsletter and sign up for our monthly cybersecurity tip.

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Introducing the Bee Cyber Fit Podcast: Simplifying Cybersecurity for Everyone

Welcome to the Bee Cyber Fit podcast!
Your hosts are Wendy and James, cybersecurity awareness experts at Yale University.
Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed or confused by the volume of information about cybersecurity?
Not always sure how a cyber incident may apply to you or what to do?
In this fun and engaging podcast, we discuss simple ways you can build your cyber fitness, one small but impactful action at a time.
Our goal is to make cybersecurity information more accessible and easy to understand. The kind of information you can also share with your kids, friends, parents, or grandparents.
Imagine cybersecurity simplified for the average person online, not a technical whiz.
Here's what's in store in this episode:

Get to know your hosts, Wendy and James, aka "cyber-translators"
Learn what makes this podcast different from other cybersecurity podcasts
Discover why sharing stories is so important to building our cyber fitness
Does age make a difference in cybersecurity habits and online safety?
Listen to the buzzword of the day, phishing, and why we have to be so careful online

Thank you for listening! Remember, it only takes simple steps to be cyber fit!
Here's a simple call to action: If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with one or more people in your life who could benefit from listening.
We invite you to learn more about the Yale Cybersecurity Awareness Program.
Mentioned in this episode:
Reinvention Rebels podcast hosted by Wendy Battles
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Bee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for Everyone - Bee Cyber Fit: Online Safety Tips & Tricks from Yale's Chief Information Security Officer Jeremy Rosenberg

Transcript

[show intro]

Jeremy: It is actually easier for the bad guys to just trick you into giving them your password. Doesn't matter how much security we put on your email account, on your computer, if you hand someone your password, they have full access. There's nothing we can do about that. So as a result, what you need to be concerned about is just being vigilant and making sure that you're not handing over your credentials to the wrong person.

Wendy: