This year’s Cybersecurity Month highlights the critical issue of data privacy and our shared responsibility to protect sensitive information. It is important to strike a balance between access and security to create a safe and collaborative environment.
Data protection
Learn how to protect UCT’s valuable data, from student records to research and financial information. Discover the importance of using encryption for sensitive documents and emails and explore how strong passwords and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) add extra layers of protection.
We also highlight the importance of device management to ensure your devices are equipped with anti-virus software and that your operating system, software, and applications are regularly updated.
Data sharing
Explore effective methods to securely share data, such as using Microsoft Purview, which helps maintain data confidentiality and ensures compliance with privacy regulations. Insights are also provided regarding responsible communication and sharing practices when using collaborative tools like email and Microsoft Teams, helping you navigate the complexities of data sharing securely.
Follow us on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn for valuable data protection tips and resources. Use the hashtags #CSM2024 and #DataPrivacy to join the conversation.
Let's make this Cybersecurity Month an informed one!
Data privacy at UCTEach one of us has been given privileged access to services, systems, and information at UCT. It is therefore important that we’re mindful of each action that we take to prevent outsiders from gaining unauthorised access to our digital assets. 
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Phishing attacks getting harder to spotPhishing attacks have become so sophisticated, that it’s harder to tell what is real or fake. 
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Device managementOur devices play a crucial role in our daily lives, connecting us to work, studies, and social interactions. They are our gateways to UCT systems, storage for important personal and professional data, and tools for communicating with colleagues, lecturers, and friends. With great convenience comes significant responsibility 
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