Security Awareness RSS Feed

03/14/2024
March IAM Update: Secret questions, RapidIdentity, and Miami accounts
In the interest of making sure we're prioritizing the security of our data, we are taking this into account: Our new system will not allow you to use a secret question as one of your recovery options.
02/27/2024
Dates set for ShredFest 2024
The dates have been finalized for ShredFest 2024, so make sure you have them in your calendar.
02/14/2024
Email Scam Soliciting Internship Openings
Miami's information security team has received numerous reports that a series of fraudulent email messages about student internship positions have been circulating.
01/31/2024
Fake Resumes Via Word Files Disguising LockBit Ransomware
The information and security team has been made aware of recent security attacks sent via email with fake resumes attached to them. Learn what these attacks are and how to avoid them.
01/23/2024
RapidIdentity Go-Live Sneak Peek
Here are some sneak peeks that you can expect to experience as we transition to the new IGA tool.
01/23/2024
Upcoming: DMARC compliance enforcement
Do you ever send more than 5,000 emails per day to recipients outside the Miami domain (i.e., to @Gmail.com or @Yahoo.com addresses)? If so, this notice is for you!
01/08/2024
Login change: Duo Universal Prompt
After Jan. 24, when you log in, the Duo prompt will look at little different.
10/26/2023
New password guidelines released by the ISO
The Information Security Office has updated the password creation guidelines and standards for passwords associated with Miami University accounts.
10/24/2023
And the Winner of CyberMania Is...
It was a close match between Miami University and Ohio University, click here to see who won this year's CyberMania competition!