Work Secure is a monthly newsletter about cybersecurity best practices, containing actionable information on how readers can keep themselves safer online. This archive contains all previous years’ issues. For the current year’s issues, visit the Cybersecurity Training & Awareness Team page.
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2023
2022
The following Work Secure issues are no longer available online. Contact securitytraining@uillinois.edu to request a copy.
- December 2022: Power Up Mobile Security
- November 2022: Defend Against Ransomware
- October 2022: Safely Social
- September 2022: Reporting for Duty
- August 2022: Unique Passwords Everywhere
- July 2022: Security Beyond the Office
- June 2022: Browse Smart and Stay Safe
- May 2022: Your Ticket to Better Passwords
- April 2022: MFA is A-OK!
- March 2022: Be the Guardian!
- February 2022: Data Security and Privacy
- January 2022: Social Media Sharing
2021
- December 2021: Safeguards for Working Remotely
- November 2021: What Is Vishing?
- October 2021: Cybersecurity Awareness Month
- September 2021: 3 Facts About BEC Attacks
- August 2021: How Malware Creeps In
- July 2021: 6 Tips to Avoid Spear Phishing
- June 2021: Using Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and the Duo Mobile App
- May 2021: Don’t Take the Bait
- April 2021: Part 2 – Updating Your Home Wi-Fi Network Administration
- March 2021: Updating Your Home Wi-Fi Network Administration (at this time, Work Secure changed from a biweekly schedule to a monthly schedule)
- February 16, 2021: Zoom Safety
- February 2, 2021: Data Privacy
- January 19, 2021: Protect Your Data Privacy
2020
- December 15, 2020: Remove Adobe Flash
- December 1, 2020: Beware of Holiday Phishing
- November 17, 2020: Check for Windows Updates
- October 26, 2020: Think Before You Walk Away
- October 19, 2020: Think Before You Click
- October 12, 2020: Think Before You Connect
- October 5, 2020: Think Before You Post
- September 22, 2020: Using VPN
- September 8, 2020: Lock Your Devices
- August 25, 2020: Back to School Cybersecurity Tips
- August 11, 2020: Avoid Spear Phishing
- July 28, 2020: Securing Zoom Meetings
- July 14, 2020: Remove Unused Software from Your Personal Device
- June 30, 2020: Handle Data Securely
- June 16, 2020: Protect with Passwords
- June 2, 2020: Back Up Files
- May 19, 2020: Avoid Phishing
- May 5, 2020: Protect Your Personal Device
- April 21, 2020: Update Software on Your Personal Device