Information Technology

CyberSecurity Awareness

Every Otter has a role to play when it comes to staying safe and secure online. Cybersecurity awareness is knowing how to stay safe online and protect your personal and school information. It’s learning to recognize scams or phishing emails, using strong passphrases instead of simplistic passwords, keeping your devices up-to-date and secure, and being mindful of what you share with whom.

By practicing good cyber habits, you help keep yourself and your campus community safe from online threats. Check out our TSO Quick Guides for specific topics like

We celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness every October because it's Cybersecurity Awareness Month, but we believe cybersecurity awareness is year round. 

CyberSecurity Awareness Month - October 2025 

Here is how you can get involved in CyberSecurity Awareness Month this year: 

• Online: Register for free expert-led (CrowdStrike, FBI, ProofPoint and more)  webinars sponsored by various CSUs. You don't have to watch live- you can always come back for the replay- but you have to register to get the replay link!
• In Person: Visit us on Otter Thursday October 9, 2025 at the OSU Quad for the return of our Spin-to-win Trivia to get a prize from our grab bag of goodies!
• In Person: Visit the IT Tech Fair on October 23 at the OSU Quad (Otter Thursday Takeover) to play carnival style games and win prizes and enter our raffle.
• Watch Now: The message below from CSU Chief Information Security Officer (and  CSUMB alum) Josh Callahan: