In recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October, the University of Nebraska's Information and Technology Services team is rolling out a comprehensive series of tips and educational courses aimed at helping students, faculty and staff bolster their online security.
The concise 10- to 12-minute courses are part of the “Secure Our World” initiative and available on the Bridge Learning Platform. Enroll in the “Secure Our World” series here. Additionally, Nebraska Today is mirroring course themes in a series of stories published Mondays from Oct. 7-28. The series continues today with a focus on the importance of software updates.
Software updates are necessary
All members of the university community are urged not to postpone software updates, which are critical for closing vulnerabilities in coding that could be exploited by cybercriminals. Regular updates not only enhance security by patching these flaws, but improve software performance and add new features for a better user experience. To ensure timely updates, users can enable auto-update settings.
To dive deeper into the significance of software updates, enroll in the “Secure Our World” learning series.
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, established in 2004, is celebrated each October to advocate for best practices in online safety. The 2024 theme, “Secure Our World,” emphasizes the importance of collective cybersecurity efforts.
For more information on the resources available through the university’s Information Technology Services team, visit the ITS website.
