As part of “Empowering You to Secure 2025 and Beyond,” this week emphasizes protecting your devices and data. Ransomware, malware, and lost devices can all put your information at risk—but updates and backups give you control.
Action:
Run software and security updates on your personal laptop, phone, or tablet.
Confirm you have at least one backup enabled (Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud, or an external drive).
Bonus: Review your phone’s app permissions and delete at least one unused app.
Resources:
Log your progress in this Google Form for a chance to win one of 10 coffee cards.
This Week’s Events (pre-registration required):
Phishing at the Beach – October 14 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Presenter: Cuc Du | Bryon Jackson, DoIT (CSU Long Beach)
SDSU Faculty Talk – October 15 | 1:30 PM | Presenter: Robert Beverly | Host: Sheryll Del Rosario (SDSU)
Guest Speaker: CISA – October 15 | Afternoon | Contact: Tonia San Nicolas-Rocca | Location: Digital Humanities Center, MLK Library (SJSU)
Cybersecurity Hackathon – October 17 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Contact: Tonia San Nicolas-Rocca (SJSU)
SHI – AI Security – October 17 | 10:00 AM | Presenter: Christina Halikiopoulos | Host: Mike Hirad (CSU Fullerton)
By securing your devices, you’re protecting your data and helping safeguard our campus.
Stay secure,
Tom Lukins
Information Security Officer