Information and Cybersecurity

The purpose of the UP Information and Cybersecurity website is to ensure that the University’s staff and students are informed and aware of threats to their security and know how to protect themselves, their families and the University against security breaches and subsequent losses. Click here for published articles.

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The Digital Neighbourhood – How small actions, can make a big difference in your experience of the digital neighbourhood, whether working, studying or at leisure, young or old. Digital fingerprinting #securitycheckUP Dispose of your e-waste responsibly #securitycheckUP IT security as a career #securitycheckUP Social Media and the Law #securitycheckUP Electronic signatures-legalities How to sign a document digitally My opinion Social media and the University #securitycheckUP Digital citizenship for kids What is the digital neighbourhood? Trust must be earned Respect must be given Should I send this along?

Be cyber smart – how to do your part in securing your digital assets. Secure your macOS device #securitycheckUP Phishing attacks that impersonate Apple #securitycheckUP Secure your mobile device Secure your lost or stolen device Protect your devices Emergency actions Be alert You are a target! #securitycheckUP Basic information to consider #securitycheckUP Passwords – your key to cybersecurity #securitycheckUP Back up your data

Think before you click, like or share – a short pause in the heat of the moment, can save a lot of trouble later. Read the fine print... #securitycheckUP I know who you are... Debit and credit card fraud Protect your privacy #securitycheckUP Know when you are secure #securitycheckUP POPIA and information sharing Social engineering

Make your home a haven for online safety – security begins at home. Understand the risks to torrents How safe is your kid online? Don't let your smart devices outsmart you - Part 1 Don't let your smart devices outsmart you - Part 2 Replace or upgrade your device Port forwarding Two-factor authentication #securitycheckUP Manage your IoT network Online shopping Wi-Fi security

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