Security Awareness & Education
Browse IT security information, tools and articles to help you work and learn securely.
Securing University Information
Protect university data by applying security best practices when you work including encryption, travel tips and using university resources securely.
IT Policies and Standards
University policies and standards to reduce risk by securing information and data.
Securing Your Information
These resources help you protect your university and personal information by understanding risks and using practical safeguards.
Security for IT Professionals
These resources help IT professionals manage accounts and access using security best practices.
Recognizing and Avoiding Cyber Attacks
These resources help you recognize and respond to cyber attacks by providing examples and clear actions to protect your account and report suspicious actions.
Security and Awareness: Additional Educational Resources
Access trainings and educational articles to continue learning more about information security best practices.
CU Information Security Awareness Training
This required course will explain how and why you, as an employee of CU, must protect university and private information. During your employment with the university, you must re-take this course every two years.
Additional Educational Resources
Continue learning with featured articles from our ISS newsroom.
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Oct 19, 2026October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and cyber smart starts with you. Attend the webinar: Would You Trust This Message? Cybersecurity in the Age of AI, Impersonation & Digital Deception on Oct. 20 at noon.Full story -
Approved AI Software
Oct 19, 2026AI tools can help you work more efficiently, but it's important to use only AI tools that have been reviewed for security, privacy, and compliance. Explore AI applications that are approved for use with university data on the Approved Software webpage.Full story -
Open: Community Comment Period for New IT Standards
Oct 19, 2026We have opened a comment period now until Nov. 11 for all faculty and staff to review new IT standards and provide feedback based on how these requirements may affect your work before the drafts are finalized.Full story -
AI-Powered Phishing Threats
Jun 24, 2026AI has changed the game so cybercriminals can quickly generate professional-looking emails that mimic trusted organizations and make phishing messages feel more personal, urgent, and convincing.Full story -
Best Practices to Protect Against Phishing and Smishing
May 13, 2026Most cybercriminals will use phishing and smishing attempts to trick you into giving them more information that they will use to steal your identity or to gain unauthorized access into university computer systems. Use the best practices to keep your information secure.Full story -
Importance of Patching Personal Devices
Feb 18, 2026Making sure you install updates on your personal devices as soon as they are available keeps your confidential information (passwords, money, identity) secure from cybercriminals.Full story