It is that time of year - be sure you are vigilant in being aware of holidays scams. Do your research before you donate to charities, be on the look out for phishing emails, protect your credit card data.
It is more important than ever to protect data - research data and other sensitive data in particular - must be protected in accordance with data classification requirements. Learn more about implementing simple measures to help protect research participants' information and the university.
Social Engineering can take on many forms. One of them we are all too familiar with is phishing. Other examples might include baiting, pretexting, tailgating, and honeytraps. These tactics are well rehearsed and executed, so if you find yourself in a situation where you believe you are being targeted by social engineering, take a deep breath, and think before you act.