{"id":2113,"date":"2025-09-05T15:48:42","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T19:48:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/uit\/infosec\/?page_id=2113"},"modified":"2025-11-12T10:52:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T15:52:55","slug":"cybersecurity-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/uit\/infosec\/cybersecurity-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Cybersecurity Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:33px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Each October, 快播视频 joins organizations from across the globe to recognize<strong>&nbsp;Cybersecurity Awareness Month<\/strong>, an opportunity to raise awareness about digital threats and the importance of online safety. Cybersecurity is not just about technology; it's about the people who use use it and their habits. The way we spot phishing attempts, choose strong &amp; unique passwords for our accounts, and keep our devices and software up to date all play a vital role in keeping the York community safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This month, the Information Security team will launch a month-long cybersecurity awareness campaign designed to empower everyone at York with the tools and knowledge to strengthen their personal online security. Each week will spotlight a new theme, featuring curated content on key topics and practical resources to help build stronger digital habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"alignleft is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--1 wp-block-site-logo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/uit\/infosec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/806\/2025\/05\/Image-4.png\" class=\"custom-logo\" alt=\"Information Security\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/uit\/infosec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/806\/2025\/05\/Image-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/uit\/infosec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/806\/2025\/05\/Image-4-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/uit\/infosec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/806\/2025\/05\/Image-4-150x150.png 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src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/uit\/infosec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/806\/2025\/05\/Image-4.png\" class=\"custom-logo\" alt=\"Information Security\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/uit\/infosec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/806\/2025\/05\/Image-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/uit\/infosec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/806\/2025\/05\/Image-4-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/uit\/infosec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/806\/2025\/05\/Image-4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/uit\/infosec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/806\/2025\/05\/Image-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/uit\/infosec\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/806\/2025\/05\/Image-4-500x500.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/uit\/infosec\/w2-securing-your-devices\/\">Week 2: Securing Your Devices<\/a><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" 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