Security Aware at UWB

Because we care, we’re security aware

In response to the pandemic, many of us have shifted to working primarily from home which increases the risk for cybersecurity attacks. Being security aware means you understand what the threats are 鈥� and you take the right steps to prevent them. 

ACTION #1 – Keep a clean machine

Many  occur because of out-of-date software or operating system (OS) vulnerabilities. Information Technology provides monthly security updates for our UW-owned computer.

  • To receive your updates when working remotely, you need to login to Husky On Net (Big-IP Edge Client) for your  or  computer.
  • If you have questions about whether your computer is receiving updates contact UW Bothell IT.

ACTION #2 – Don鈥檛 get hooked

Phishing is a form of email fraud in which victims are enticed into providing sensitive information which can then be used to access personal and UW information. UW-IT’s Information Security division can help you safeguard UW鈥檚 institutional information:

  • Watch this training video
  • Read real-life  from cases at UW
  • Wonder whether an email is ? Send the email as an attachment to help@uw.edu.
  • For more information about cybersecurity at the UW, check out .

ACTION #3 – Get 2-steps ahead

鲍迟颈濒颈锄颈苍驳听听(2FA) protects you and the UW community by preventing聽others from logging in with your UW NetID, even if they know your password. The good news is everyone at UW already uses 2FA, through the application聽Duo, to . In the future, utilizing 2FA will also be required to log in to many web-based UW applications. To protect your UW NetID and the resources you access online,聽we recommend enabling 2FA for the web now.

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ACTION #4 – Be a good digital citizen

Being a good digital citizen means critically thinking about our digital practices and how those decisions impact security and risk management for UW.  for helping the UW implement effective . Knowing helps ensure that we are able to find and secure information important to the University. 

  • Consider setting aside time to eliminate  emails from your UW email account. 
  • Learn more about  at the UW and how it impacts you.

Have other questions about records management? Contact  for support.

ACTION #5 – Stay security aware on the go

In previous actions, we have shared advice on how to protect the data on your device. Physically securing your device is just as important. Mobile phones, tablets, and laptops make it easier to store and access information, but they are also easier to steal or misplace.

  • Keep your devices secured: In addition to enabling basic security features, such as passcodes or pin numbers on your phone [, ] and auto-locking after inactivity, make sure your devices are in a secure location when you鈥檙e not using them and that you have your devices with you when you leave a public place or vehicle. 

If your university device is misplaced or stolen, notify both Campus Safety and UW Bothell IT so that we can help you take the appropriate next steps.

For more information about cybersecurity at the UW, check out the .
If you have questions about your UW Bothell computer, contact UW Bothell IT.