Hello Lumberjacks,

This week, as part of “Secure Our World,” we’re focusing on two foundational steps to protect your accounts: creating strong passwords and enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA). It’s a simple but powerful way to improve your security.

Action: Start by updating your passwords and enabling MFA on key accounts such as:

• Personal email (Gmail, Outlook, etc.)

• Financial accounts

• Social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)

• Shopping accounts (Amazon, eBay, etc.)

Need assistance? We’ve got you covered with guides on setting up MFA and using strong passwords. Once you’ve taken these steps, log your progress in the Google Form for a chance to win.

This week’s Upcoming Webinars and Activities (Pre-registration required):

• Eric Escobar | Thinking like a Threat Actor – October 7th | 11:00 AM

• Dr. Levent Ertaul | Security Presentation – October 7th | 11:00 AM

• Rick McElroy | Cybersecurity Strategies from VMware – October 8th | 11:00 AM

• Josh Callahan | AI and How it Impacts Privacy and Security of Systems and Students – October 10th | 11:00 AM

You can find the full list of activities and webinars at Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

For more tips, visit Your Digital Life at Humboldt, and remember—secure passwords and MFA are the first steps toward a safer online experience.

Stay secure,
Tom Lukins
Interim Information Security Officer