World Password Day is an annual event on the first Thursday in May meant to raise awareness about the importance of using strong passwords to protect oneself online. In just […]
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Privacy Everywhere 2023 Conference Session Highlights
Three privacy professionals conducting research in the library and information science space presented their current research related to privacy in the library. by Ruth Kwak Eager professionals and students gathered […]
Data Privacy Week: Managing the Story of You
Data Privacy Week is the perfect time to review the data about you that is shared with others and to make choices about what data is collected and shared.
Building Digital Trust
Whether you think about it daily or not at all, decisions about privacy affect our professional, educational, and personal lives. These are among the topics for the Privacy Everywhere Conference: Building […]

Ho Ho Hold the Phone
The holiday season comes with an increase in celebrations, meals, gatherings, and more. And it also comes with an increase in the risk of scam attempts—for individuals of all ages […]
App Security for National App Day and Beyond
Do you use apps on a smartphone, tablet, or wearable device? You probably do! “App” is short for “software application.” That means the apps we know and love on our […]

Cybersecurity Champions: Leading by Example
“Here to Help Spread Awareness”
Opening a Window onto High School Cybersecurity Education
How can current and future generations help to ensure that technologies are created and used ethically? One way is effectively teaching students about cybersecurity and AI ethics. Associate Professor of […]
Keep Learning and Stay Aware
Training and Vigilance Kept This Employee from Getting Scammed Like most of us, Alissa Jones does not work in cybersecurity. Prior to coming to work at the University of Illinois, […]
Ask Me Anything: See Yourself in Cybersecurity
October 19, 2022 Ask Me Anything Live on October 19 Our celebration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month continues. Join members of the Identity, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Team at Technology Services for […]