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Cybersecurity learning that sticks. 🔥 Gamification works. 72.5% of attendees jumped into our cybersecurity Jeopardy game at Spring Preparedness Day 2025, proving that interactive learning beats passive training every time. No slides. No lectures. Just hands-on, real-world security skills.    ✔️ 72.5% engagement rate—students, faculty, and staff tested their phishing and data security knowledge.  ✔️ Faculty demand for more—Professors asked for training materials to bring cybersecurity lessons into their own classrooms.  🔎 Stay ahead of the latest phishing scams—check out the Phish Bowl today: https://lnkd.in/dZ8_y9dY.

We’ve all heard the quote, “Laughter is the best medicine.” This is the day to take your medicine! National Let’s Laugh Day reminds us to add humor to our day and spread joy to others. Northeastern University Information Technology Services SEO expert says to celebrate by commenting below with your favorite IT-related joke, antic, laugh, humor, pun, clown, shenanigan, or wit. 👇🏼 Laughter truly is the best medicine. #LetsLaughDay 

Have you completed the annual cybersecurity training? Faculty and staff can now access their assigned security training through Workday Learning. Take some time today to brush up on how to safeguard your personal data, classify sensitive university data, and best practices for handling common security threats. 🔒

Take a moment to get to know ITS’ Manager of AV Media Services, Anne Allison. Outside of work, she enjoys being active with her son and outdoor activities like camping, snowboarding, and hiking. When she’s not taking part in nature, she’s busy spinning tracks as a DJ.  https://lnkd.in/dhxCAech 

🎉 The meme contest winners are in! You memed, we laughed, and now it’s time to reveal the champions of our Data Privacy Week Meme Contest! 🏆💥 🥇 1st Place: Arjun Seth 🥈 2nd Place: Kallia Todd 🥉 3rd Place: Hritik Kabra These meme masters made cybersecurity fun, relatable, and downright hilarious. Ready to laugh along with us? Check out the winning memes below! Thank you to everyone who participated and brought your creativity to this important topic! 🙌 And don’t forget, cybersecurity is no joke. Stay vigilant and protect your data. 🛡️ Which meme was your favorite? Let us know below! #DataPrivacyWeekNU #MemeMasters #StaySecureNU #CyberHumor #PhishFreeInbox 

The memes have rolled in, and let’s just say... some of you really know how to catch a phish. 🐟💻👏 Our judges combed through the submissions, laughed (a lot), and now we’re down to the finalists. But who will take the crown for the best Data Privacy meme of 2025? 🤔🏆 Stay tuned until February 7th to find out who’s winning big—and which memes will be forever immortalized on our wall of fame. 👀 Final results and prizes will be announced this Friday! #DataPrivacyWeekNU #CyberHumor #MemeMasters #StaySecureNU 

It's time to take control of your digital security. Weak or reused passwords are among the top ways cybercriminals access sensitive information. Strengthen your protection with these best practices: ✅ Use 16+ characters with a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols. ✅ Create unique passwords for every account. ✅ Enable Duo two-factor authentication (2FA) for an extra layer of protection. Protect yourself—and Northeastern—by staying informed. Visit the Phish Bowl for real-world phishing examples and cybersecurity insights. 🔗 Protect your passwords and learn more in the latest blog: https://lnkd.in/e4RrvDZs #StaySecureNU #CybersecurityAwareness #NortheasternITS #PasswordSecurity #DataPrivacy

🎯 Thank you for making Data Privacy Week a success Data Privacy Week may be ending, but protecting your personal data is a year-round priority. Keep these key habits top of mind as you continue safeguarding your information: ✅ Activate MFA on all critical accounts.  🔒 Minimize data sharing with third-party services.  📩 Stay informed—review the latest phishing scams in the Phish Bowl: https://lnkd.in/dZ8_y9dY Thank you for being part of our efforts to create a more secure Northeastern community. #DataPrivacyWeek #CyberSecurity #DataProtection #NortheasternUniversity #StaySecureNU 

📊 How secure is your data? As Data Privacy Week wraps up, now is the time to level up your data protection habits. Complete this quick data checkup: ✅ Enable encryption for sensitive files stored on your devices.  🔐 Update privacy settings on your most-used platforms.  🔑 Review browser extensions—remove those with excessive data access. Data privacy reminder: The tools you use every day could be collecting data without your knowledge. Take control by reviewing your privacy settings regularly. Explore more data protection strategies by visiting the Data Privacy Week page: https://lnkd.in/exFEZSAk #DataPrivacyWeek #CyberSecurity #DataProtection #NortheasternUniversity #StaySecureNU

🔍 Do you know where your data is? This Data Privacy Week, let’s focus on how your data is collected, stored, and shared. Take a moment to review where your personal information is being stored and shared: 🗂️ Key data privacy steps to take today: ✅ Delete unused accounts—old logins often expose personal data.  🛡️ Secure your data backups using encrypted external drives or cloud services.  📊 Limit data sharing on social platforms by adjusting audience settings. Worried about phishing, too? Check out the Phish Bowl for the latest scam alerts: https://lnkd.in/dZ8_y9dY #DataPrivacyWeek #CyberSecurity #DataProtection #NortheasternUniversity #StaySecureNU