This year, attackers will target Drake, and you, in an attempt to steal information. The actions that each of us take on a daily basis make the difference in stopping these attacks from succeeding.

Each of us have the ability—and the responsibility—to protect information at work, on campus, and at home. Beginning this October during National Cyber Security Awareness Month and continuing through the coming year, ITS will be emphasizing how to protect confidential information through OnCampus, Twitter, new campus initiatives, and the ITS website.

Here are a few of the upcoming cyber security educational opportunities:

• Attend a Tech Tuesday Session. Learn about how and why attackers are targeting you, and what you can to do to keep your information protected. Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. in Olmsted TMR132. Sign up at drake.edu/its/techtuesdays.

• Follow @DrakeITServices on Twitter. You’ll get tips on keeping yourself safe online and learn about our upcoming events and other ITS news.

• Participate in phishing education. ITS sends out simulated phishing emails to faculty and staff members each month as a risk-free way to learn about the dangers of phishing. Watch OnCampus for additional information.

ITS is working on several extensive information security initiatives, with the broad goals of reducing account compromises and preventing data theft. One of the smaller changes within these initiatives is moving individual online contact information into myDrake. On Oct. 22, the directory at drake.edu/directory will only contain main departmental contact information. The new directory will be accessible from the Campus Directory link under the Commonly Used Apps section in myDrake.

I look forward to working with many of you on the upcoming initiatives and changes. Please reach out with any questions or inquiries related to the protection of information.