Cybersecurity
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Strengthening Cybersecurity Across VU: Cyberbullying—you’re the first line of defense
Cyberbullying is bullying from someone’s digital presence. It is repeated behavior, aimed at scaring, angering or shaming those who are targeted. Read MoreNov 1, 2021
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Strengthening Cybersecurity Across VU: Phishing—be cautious of what you click
Phishing scams are a form of social engineering attack where attackers pose as a reputable source to deliver a fake email that looks and feels real. The fake email is designed to trick you into clicking a link or downloading an attachment to steal your personal information or infect your computer. Read MoreOct 25, 2021
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Strengthening Cybersecurity Across VU: Best practices for managing your passwords
Passwords provide the first line of defense against unauthorized access to your computer and personal information. The stronger your password, the more protected your computer will be from hackers and malicious software. Read MoreOct 18, 2021
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Strengthening Cybersecurity Across VU: Be aware of your digital footprint
Do you know how much of your personal information is being collected and shared online? Get tips for how to raise awareness of your digital footprint and protect yourself online. Read MoreOct 11, 2021
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Strengthening Cybersecurity Across VU: What is cybersecurity, and why does it matter?
Have you thought about how much of your daily life relies on technology—how much of your personal information is stored in your computer, smartphone, tablet or even someone else’s devices? Read MoreOct 4, 2021
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Cybersecurity training and updated policies now available
Vanderbilt University Information Technology has published a training course to prepare the VU community to participate in a new initiative to strengthen cybersecurity across the institution. All Vanderbilt community members are strongly encouraged to complete the course. Read MoreSep 20, 2021
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Apple releases critical software to secure iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, Mac computers; update now
Apple has released a critical security software update to address a significant vulnerability in its products. The vulnerability is particularly troublesome as it allows a device to become infected silently—meaning you do not need to click a link or open a document to become infected. Read MoreSep 14, 2021
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Strengthening cybersecurity across our institution
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Cybele Raver and Vice Chancellor for Finance and for Information Technology and Chief Financial Officer Brett Sweet discuss the Vanderbilt community’s shared responsibility to secure personal information and protect the university’s vital data and research. Read MoreSep 13, 2021
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Beware: Widespread phishing campaign currently targeting Vanderbilt University
A widespread phishing campaign is currently targeting Vanderbilt University. It has been confirmed as malicious. The phishing email subject is “Heal Torture AID (Part-Time).” Do not respond to the email or open any links. Read MoreOct 30, 2020
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Protect yourself from phishing
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Vanderbilt University Information Technology is sharing tips for staying safe and secure online. Since the creation of email, scammers have used phishing attacks to trick victims into revealing sensitive information. Read MoreOct 28, 2020
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Former FBI special agent, cybercrime expert to deliver Engineering’s Schmidt Lecture Nov. 19
Retired FBI Special Agent Scott Augenbaum will deliver the School of Engineering’s 2020 Schmidt Family Digital Technologies Lecture, “Cybercrime: How To Prepare So You Don’t Become The Next Victim,” on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 4 p.m. The lecture is open to the public, but registration for the online webinar is required. Read MoreOct 28, 2020
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Children and technology: Is your child safe online?
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Throughout the month, Vanderbilt University Information Technology will share tips for staying safe and secure online. Read MoreOct 5, 2020
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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an initiative to raise awareness on cybersecurity and provide education on strategies to keep your information protected. Throughout the month of October, look for articles in MyVU from VUIT with tips for staying safe online. Read MoreSep 28, 2020
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Alumni brothers pioneer groundbreaking method of cybersecurity
Worst-case scenarios of cyber warfare are motivating Brad and Tim Potteiger, twin brothers and Vanderbilt alumni who are pioneering a new method of cybersecurity known as "moving target defense." Read MoreAug 7, 2020
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Follow these recommendations for cybersecurity while traveling
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and throughout the month Vanderbilt University Information Technology will publish articles with tips and tricks for staying safe and secure online. This article focuses on cybersecurity while traveling. Read MoreOct 17, 2019
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Multi-factor authentication now required to access VU’s virtual private network
Vanderbilt University Information Technology continues to increase the protection of VU systems through enhanced cybersecurity mechanisms. As the next step in its VerifyU initiative, multi-factor authentication will be required to access the VU virtual private network application, Pulse Secure, beginning March 18. Read MoreMar 18, 2019
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VUIT: Protect yourself from cybercriminals
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Vanderbilt IT has launched its annual campaign to make the Vanderbilt community aware of various security issues and how to respond to each through a series of blog posts. Read MoreOct 11, 2018
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Vanderbilt IT launches cybersecurity awareness campaign
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Vanderbilt IT has launched its annual campaign to make the Vanderbilt community aware of various security issues and how to respond to each through a series of blog posts. Read MoreOct 8, 2018
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VUIT offers tips on using Microsoft’s EOP to quarantine spam
To protect Vanderbilt’s email systems, all incoming emails are processed through Microsoft’s Exchange Online Protection (EOP) engine. This service includes a quarantine that captures emails that Microsoft determines to be spam and holds the suspected spam for 15 days before purging. Read MoreSep 16, 2018
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Vanderbilt’s Sarah Igo places today’s privacy concerns in historical context
Sarah Igo, associate professor of history and author of “The Known Citizen: A History of Privacy in Modern America,” explores the roots of modern privacy issues in America. Read MoreApr 26, 2018