Behind the Lock Screen: Strategies for Device Defense & Cyber Resilience
05/28/24 • 15 min
Ever misplaced your phone and felt that momentary pulse of panic?
Listen in as we recount a cautionary tale of lost phones and the perils of unsecured devices, illustrating just how easily our personal and work data can be compromised. Wendy's harrowing experience at a shoe store losing her phone inside a boot serves as a powerful springboard into our discussion on the significance of device security.
In this episode, we're exploring a variety of strategies to keep your digital life safe. From the crucial updates that help keep our systems and software fortified against cyber threats to the simple, yet vital, practice of locking our computers when stepping away.
During this chat, we also navigate the intriguing and sometimes daunting world of the Internet of Things (IoT), examining its conveniences and the new frontiers it presents for cybersecurity.
Wrapping up, we invite you to engage in a lively round of device defense trivia. Put your knowledge to the test while reinforcing the importance of safeguarding our digital gateways.
Join us on the journey to strengthen our cyber fitness and protect our most valuable digital assets.
Calls to Action:
1. Set up your devices with automatic updates to boost security.
2. Build strong physical security habits - lock your screen when stepping away from your computer.
3. Put your cyber know-how to the test. Complete our Device Defense self-paced trivia game.
Learn more about Yale Cybersecurity Awareness at cybersecurity.yale.edu/awareness
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Ever misplaced your phone and felt that momentary pulse of panic?
Listen in as we recount a cautionary tale of lost phones and the perils of unsecured devices, illustrating just how easily our personal and work data can be compromised. Wendy's harrowing experience at a shoe store losing her phone inside a boot serves as a powerful springboard into our discussion on the significance of device security.
In this episode, we're exploring a variety of strategies to keep your digital life safe. From the crucial updates that help keep our systems and software fortified against cyber threats to the simple, yet vital, practice of locking our computers when stepping away.
During this chat, we also navigate the intriguing and sometimes daunting world of the Internet of Things (IoT), examining its conveniences and the new frontiers it presents for cybersecurity.
Wrapping up, we invite you to engage in a lively round of device defense trivia. Put your knowledge to the test while reinforcing the importance of safeguarding our digital gateways.
Join us on the journey to strengthen our cyber fitness and protect our most valuable digital assets.
Calls to Action:
1. Set up your devices with automatic updates to boost security.
2. Build strong physical security habits - lock your screen when stepping away from your computer.
3. Put your cyber know-how to the test. Complete our Device Defense self-paced trivia game.
Learn more about Yale Cybersecurity Awareness at cybersecurity.yale.edu/awareness
Never miss an episode! Sign up to receive Bee Cyber Fit podcast alerts.
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Navigating the Minefield of Personalized Phishing Attacks: How to Outsmart Cybercriminals
Ever found yourself staring at an email, questioning its legitimacy? You're not alone. These days, it's hard to tell what's real and what's not.
On the new episode of the Bee Cyber Fit podcast, we explore the murky waters of cybersecurity in an AI-dominated era. We swap stories of deception and discuss how the cleverness of AI has turned simple email scrutiny into a game of digital cat and mouse.
And lest we forget, we tip our hats to our Yale colleagues at the Security Operations Center, whose relentless efforts are often out of the spotlight yet crucial to our online safety. You'll want to listen to our buzzword of the day.
A few highlights:
- You'll pick up indispensable tips to bolster your cyber defenses, learn to trust your gut when an email seems suspicious, and verify before you click.
- We unpack the subtle red flags in communications that could save you from digital disaster.
- We invite you to join our May Cyber Challenge—an opportunity to put your newfound savvy to the test.
It's an episode packed with insight, appreciation, and action steps, all aimed at keeping you one step ahead in the cybersecurity game. Our goal: partnering with you to keep Yale data and systems safe.
Let's become Yale cyber heroes together!
Mentioned in this episode:
- Listen to Yale's Chief Information Security Officer, Jeremy Rosenberg, share about the challenges of phishing and how we can all be tricked, including him.
- Review the tactics cybercriminals use to trick us with our FUDGE model.
- Sign up for our May Cyber Challenge starting on May 13. Join us to complete a brief daily task to build your cyber fitness.
Learn more about Yale Cybersecurity Awareness at cybersecurity.yale.edu/awareness
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Cyber-Safe Summer Travel Tips: On-the-Go Device Protection
Have you ever wondered how to keep your data and devices secure while you're traveling for work or vacation?
This episode of the Bee Cyber Fit podcast has you covered!
We're talking all things secure summer travel:
▶️ hidden risks lurking on public Wi-Fi networks in hotels, airports, and other places
▶️ important tips to safeguard your devices when you're on the go
▶️ leaving behind high-risk data you don't need on your trip
▶️ why you need to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) as a digital shield
▶️ why using public computers might expose you to unauthorized access
Ready for practical advice for protecting your gadgets? We discuss never leaving them unattended in your hotel room and using strong passwords and biometrics.
Plus, several secure summer travel basics:
▶️ learning how to verify travel booking websites
▶️ avoiding too-good-to-be-true deals
▶️ staying vigilant against phishing emails
▶️ getting the scoop on our buzzword of the day RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)
Safe summer travel is all about taking proactive steps before you leave. It helps ensure your cyber safety while you're away.
Listen in and share these practical tips with your friends and family.
Calls to Action:
1. Complete our self-paced trivia game on secure travel to test your knowledge.
2. Visit our Yale Travel Securely webpage for more tips to protect your data and secure your devices.
3. Pack light but travel smart this summer! Read our tips in the Summer Bee Cyber Fit newsletter.
Learn more about Yale Cybersecurity Awareness at cybersecurity.yale.edu/awareness
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Bee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for Everyone - Behind the Lock Screen: Strategies for Device Defense & Cyber Resilience
Transcript
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Wendy Battles: Welcome to the Bee Cyber Fit podcast, where we're simplifying cybersecurity for everyone, where we cut through confusing cyber speak and make cybersecurity simple and easy to digest. I'm one of your hosts, Wendy Battles.
James Tucciarone: And I'm James Tucciarone, together, we're part of Yale University's Information Security Policy and Awareness Team. Our department works behind the scenes to support Yale's mission of teach
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