This #digitalcleanupday let’s declutter our digital lives & protect our data!

Digital waste isn’t just about storage—it’s also about #Security. The more data we leave online, the easier it's for cybercriminals to exploit it through #SocialEngineering & #cybercrime.

How much can someone learn about you online? Watch this episode from our #CyberSecMonth 2023 series & review what you share online.

Ready to declutter & protect your data? Check this out: https://www.ibarry.ch/.../data-control-on-social-media/

On Valentine's Day, we'd like to celebrate love …and remind everyone to stay aware of #security risks in the era of online dating.

In this episode from #CyberSecMonth 2024, we follow Dave, who after weeks of chatting via a dating app with someone he never met, noticed suspicious interest in his work. Thankfully, Dave broke off contact & reported it to the security team.

Would you have reported it? Remember, always take a moment to think critically: your brain is the first line of defence

Memory vulnerabilities, web security, federated cyber ranges, and blue team training—what do they all have in common?

All these topics were featured in the packed programme of the ‘Fortifying Defences – Cybersecurity Initiatives & Blue Teaming Strategies’ conference hosted by CYNET in #Cyprus on 29-30 October.

Our Communications Manager Rosanna Norman joined with a presentation about our recent #CyberSecMonth campaign and shared her notes in an extensive article: https://connect.geant.org/2024/11/06/strengthening-cyber-defences-notes-from-cynets-cybersecurity-conference

In response to the rise of cyberthreats to global infrastructure, #NRENs around the world are increasingly coupling their NOCs with #Security Operation Centres (#SOCs).

We spoke to Cynthia Wagner @evilolive28, CISO and Security Manager at @restena, to learn more about their plans to build an #OpenSource-based SOC for the Luxembourgish R&E community through the #LuCySe4Re project: https://connect.geant.org/2024/10/30/restena-open-source-security-operation-centre-protecting-what-matters

#CONNECT47 : https://connect.geant.org/connect47

As our #CyberSecMonth campaign ‘Your brain is the first line of defence’ comes to a close, Urpo Kaila, Head of Security Policies at CSC, shares his reflections on #InformationSecurity and on what he believes to be also the ‘last line of defence’:

“The last line of defence is not about listing requirements, regulations and standards, or the latest hype in #cybersecurity tools. It is you!"

https://connect.geant.org/2024/10/29/the-first-and-the-last-line-of-defence

We often hear that the #HumanFactor is the weakest link in the #security chain, but as cyber attacks continue to evolve, so too do our protective measures and #SecurityAwareness

According to Enrico Venuto, CISO at Politecnico di Torino, humans are beginning to serve as the most acute and sensitive sentinels against cyber attacks: https://connect.geant.org/2024/10/28/the-weakest-link

"The human brain is the most resilient link in the chain and the first line of defence in #cybersecurity"

#CrisisManagement is everyone's business.

For #CyberSecMonth, Maria Edblom Tauson (@sunet) explains why it's fundamental for all of us to be prepared for a crisis and to know exactly what to do when a crisis strikes.

Crisis management is a collective responsibility, and during a crisis, collaboration is the key. Being prepared is always better than being caught off guard.

https://connect.geant.org/csm24

@nordunet #CSM24 #Cybersecurity #SecurityAwareness #ECSM #IncidentResponse #CyberCrisis

How would your institution respond if an ordinary system check uncovered a major #security incident?

That’s what the University of Rijeka in #Croatia faced when an IT team member discovered an unauthorised virtual machine template — just as the academic year began.

For #CyberSecMonth, we hear from Vice-Rector Senka Macesic and Head of IT Ivan Marinovic, on how the #university managed the breach, key challenges and lessons learned: https://connect.geant.org/2024/10/25/from-crisis-to-confidence-how-the-university-of-rijeka-used-a-network-breach-to-reboot-their-cybersecurity

How do you prepare students to not just navigate but shape the digital landscape in a meaningful and responsible way?

At #UniversityOfZurich, the Digital Society Initiative is tackling this challenge through an innovative set of interdisciplinary #education programmes combining technical skills with critical thinking and ethical considerations.

For #CyberSecMonth, we interviewed Leyla Ciragan, Education and Community #Cybersecurity Coordinator at DSI: https://connect.geant.org/2024/10/23/tech-savvy-and-ethically-sound-how-zurichs-digital-society-initiative-approaches-digital-skills-education

As #deepfakes become more realistic, the #security threat they pose grows, especially since people are inclined to trust what they see and hear.

For our #CyberSecMonth campaign, Panayiota Smyrli, #Cybersecurity analyst at CYNET-CSIRT, the Academic Computer Security Incident Response Team of #Cyprus, explains how we can detect and mitigate malicious deepfake content.

https://connect.geant.org/csm24

#Tailgating comes in different forms - whether it’s a stranger trying to sneak in, or a colleague claiming to have left the badge at home, letting them through can open the door to serious #security risks.

Watch the new mini-series by CARNET (the Croatian Academic and Research Network) in the context of our #CyberSecMonth campaign to see different tailgating scenarios and learn how to recognise these #SocialEngineering tactics: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLELuOn8jN3IJNKFv_IPxdAujeez9DcLIL

As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, Jisc is taking a proactive stance to help their members navigate the challenges of protecting their valuable digital assets.

In the context of #CyberSecMonth, we are delighted to share the news about the forthcoming launch of the Jisc #Security Operation Centre: https://www.jisc.ac.uk/innovation/projects/security-centre

Accessing the Internet through free public Wi-Fi networks exposes you to serious #security risks.

For our #CyberSecMonth campaign, Alessandro Inzerilli, network and security engineer at the Italian Research and Education Network GARR, explains why you should always use a #VPN, such as #eduVPN, when using such unsecured networks.

https://connect.geant.org/csm24

#AI is evolving rapidly, and while some organisations have embraced it, others are cautious about the balance of benefits Vs risks.

In our next #CyberSecMonth webinar, Andy Roebuck (GÉANT) and Floortje Jorna ( @SURF ) will look at challenges surrounding ethical use of AI and how organisations can avoid pitfalls.

24 October 15:00 CEST

Register (free of charge): https://events.geant.org/event/1733/

How can #universities embrace #AI-driven innovation while safeguarding #privacy, data #security, and #StrategicAutonomy?

For #CyberSecMonth, we interviewed Marlon Domingus, #DPO and AI lead at #ErasmusUniversity #Rotterdam, on how AI is transforming #DataProtection in #education and #research, how universities can rise to the ethical challenges it presents, why responsible use of AI is more important than ever: https://connect.geant.org/2024/10/18/ai-data-privacy-and-ethics-in-higher-education-navigating-the-future

@SURF #CSM24 #ECSM #Ethics #Academia #LLMs #DataProtection

It’s important to use strong and unique #passwords for all our online accounts, but very hard to remember them all…

For #CyberSecMonth, Raf Gillisjans, security analyst at the Belgian research and education network Belnet, tells us about the benefits of using a #PasswordManager.

https://connect.geant.org/csm24

How can stretched university IT teams strengthen #SecurityAwareness against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats while also supporting digitalisation?

During #CyberSecMonth, Cornelia Puhze (Switch) tells us more about their recently launched #Security Communications and Learning Community (SCLC): https://connect.geant.org/2024/10/16/strengthening-security-awareness-in-higher-education-how-switchs-new-community-is-bridging-silos-and-promoting-digital-skills

Cyber espionage is one of the most advanced types of cyberattacks, often involving highly sophisticated and carefully planned techniques.

For our #CyberSecMonth campaign, Andrej Zieger ( @dfncert @DFN ) tells us why it's something we all need to be aware of, and how we can protect ourselves and our organisations.

https://connect.geant.org/csm24

Spear-phishing is a more targeted form of #phishing, where attackers focus on specific individuals and craft personalised emails, based on gathered information.

For #CyberSecMonth, we hear from João Machado (#Cybersecurity Analyst at FCT -FCCN) how #SpearPhishing works, how widespread and damaging these attacks have become, how to prevent and counter them, and some real world examples: https://connect.geant.org/2024/10/15/spear-phishing-hack-the-mind-and-access-the-network