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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM): Five ways to be more cybersecure
Thursday, October 31, 2019

Everyone at MIT should do these things to secure their digital devices and information.

Topics: lastpass, LastPass Enterprise, software, services, MIT LastPass, password, passwords, password management, password storage, store passwords, phishing, scam, scams, scamming, scammers, scammer, security, safety, email safety, email security, email tips, training, cybersecurity
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Yes, you should protect your Mac, too
Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Do you need to worry about malware on macOS? In a word: Yes.

Topics: malware, security, macos, mac os, virus, crowdstrike, sophos
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Use LastPass to store and manage your passwords
Thursday, October 24, 2019

Manage passwords across all your devices and increase security by using LastPass Enterprise, available to all at MIT for no additional charge!

Topics: lastpass, LastPass Enterprise, software, services, MIT LastPass, password, passwords, password management, password storage, store passwords
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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM): Report a security incident
Tuesday, October 22, 2019

It's important to report any IT security incident as soon as you are aware of it so the IS&T Security team can take proper steps.

Topics: report, incident, breach, security, ncsam
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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM): Boost your IT security awareness with online training
Thursday, October 17, 2019

Knowledge and awareness are key to reducing your chances of a cyberattack.

Topics: security, training, cybersecurity
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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM): How to create strong passwords
Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Ensure your online information is secure: Learn what makes a good password.

Topics: security, cybersecurity, passwords, ncsam
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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM): Protect yourself
Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Even computers that don’t appear to have any valuable information can be attractive targets for attacks. Take steps to protect yourself.

Topics: phishing, scam, scams, scamming, scammers, scammer, security, safety, email safety, email security, email tips
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By the numbers: Back-to-School 2019
Thursday, September 12, 2019

Facts and figures about IS&T’s efforts to welcome new and returning MIT students to campus for a new year.

Topics: back to school
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Incoming students: IT @ MIT starter kit
Tuesday, August 20, 2019

New to MIT? Here are some helpful resources to get you started with IT at the Institute.

Topics: MIT2021, incoming freshman, incoming students, student, freshmen, back to school
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Get STOP plates for your laptop and tablet: Here’s why and how
Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Headed to the Get Connected with IT @ MIT event on September 3? Bring along your laptop and/or tablet and get it tagged courtesy of MIT.

Topics: laptop tagging, STOP, STOP plates, security, tablets

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