October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month — a national recognition established in 2004 to encourage the public and private sectors to partner in raising awareness about the importance of cybersecurity in our professional and personal lives.

At UCOP, we’re recognizing the occasion by sharing best practices in keeping digital information safe. Read on for ideas on how to get involved.

Explore AI and cybersecurity

The UC Systemwide Information Security team encourages colleagues to explore the role of AI in cybersecurity.

Benefits: Because AI can analyze vast amounts of data, spot patterns that might indicate a cyberattack, and even predict where attacks might occur, it can be a helpful tool for keeping us safe online — even helping to identify potential cyber threats before they cause harm.

Risks: Cybercriminals can use AI, too, and may use it to develop more sophisticated attacks.

While AI can strengthen our defenses, we must remain vigilant. Understanding AI and its influence helps us protect not only our workplaces but also our personal lives from cyber threats. By staying informed about AI’s benefits and risks, we can better protect our personal information, our homes, and our workplaces in an increasingly digital world.

Connect with your local IT Security Office

Learn what you can do to promote a safer, more secure and more trusted environment for yourself and your colleagues by bookmarking UCOP’s ITS Information Security page. This page includes many helpful resources including:

• Report a cybersecurity incident
• UCOP information security and responsibilities
• Frequently asked questions about the UCOP Data Loss Prevention Program

Attend virtual cybersecurity events throughout UC

Select each event name for more information and registration. Listings reflect Pacific Time.

Nightmare on Cyber Street: Unleashing UCSF’s Spellbinding Data Security Compliance Program 
Oct. 22, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | UCSF

Privacy, AI, and Cyberlaw 101 with Reema Moussa, J.D.
Oct. 25, 12 – 1 p.m. | UC Santa Barbara

You Didn’t See It Coming: Cyber Risk in Higher Education
Oct. 30, 12 – 1 p.m. | UC Santa Barbara

Cyber@UCI Hacking Demonstration
Oct. 30, 1 – 2 p.m. | UC Irvine

Cybersecurity: Navigating AI & Building Resilience in Healthcare
Nov. 14, 1 – 2 p.m. | UCSF

Activate your free Experian identity theft protection

All UCOP employees have free access to Experian identity theft protection. Keep your data safe by enrolling today. Get started here.

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