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.
2025
- December 2025: Catch the phish
- November 2025: Data done right
- October 2025: Spot the scam signals
- September 2025: Browse smart and safe
- August 2025: Start the Semester with Secure Habits
- July 2025: Become Wi-Fi Wise – Public Networks
- June 2025: Become Wi-Fi Wise – Home Networks
- May 2025: How Do You Prevent an Insider Threat?
- April 2025: Social Media Shams
- March 2025: Spotting a Safe Web Address
- February 2025: Subtle and Sneaky Signs of Phishing
- January 2025: Privacy Matters – Protecting Personal Information
2024
- December 2024: Protecting Location Privacy
- November 2024: Manage Passwords for Peace of Mind
- October 2024: Detecting Deepfakes
- September 2024: Smart Moves to Block Malware
- August 2024: Steer Clear of Scams
- July 2024: Keeping Secrets From AI
- June 2024: Public Wi-Fi Perils
- May 2024: Level Up Your Lock Screen
- April 2024: Browse Securely
- March 2024: Safely Using the Cloud
- February 2024: Protecting Against Scams
- January 2024: Dispose of Data Securely
2023
- December 2023: Handle Data Safely
- November 2023: Shopping Online Securely
- October 2023: Don’t Fall for Ransomware
- September 2023: Sleepy Cybersecurity
- August 2023: Guard Against Insider Threats
- July 2023: Securing Personal Devices
- June 2023: Connect Securely Wherever You Are
- May 2023: Securely Using the Cloud
- April 2023: Stop That Phish!
- March 2023: Minimizing Insider Threats
- February 2023: Browsing Safely
- January 2023: Meet the Privacy Office
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