Topics covered in this newsletter include information about ransomware, as well as policy updates to UTIA IT0121 and UTIA IT0123.
Ransomware Help; Policy Updates
Recommended Secure Browser Settings
By default, web browsers are not configured with the most secure setting. These settings must be changed by the user. It is very important to configure the browser to be…
What to do When a Possible Incident Occurs
Did you know that if you don’t properly report an incident it could cost your department and the Institute a lot of money, as in the 5- and 6-figure amounts?…
Incident Response Policy and Procedures; Current Threats
Topics covered in this newsletter include Incident Response and Current Threats.
Backup Guidelines for Institute-Owned Assets and Data
Regular backups are critical for recovering and restoring data that has been lost or stolen. It is important to protect the Institute’s data by backing up your data regularly and…
Ransomware
Ransomware is becoming one of the most widely-known types of cyber attacks today. It is malware that uses asymmetric encryption, or cryptography that uses a pair of keys to encrypt…
UTIAsecurity’s New Website and Current Threats
Topics covered in this newsletter include the new UTIAsecurity website and Current Threats.
Spear Phishing
Spear phishing seems to be a never-ending threat. In fact, a new version is making its way through the Institute. The newest message differs in the subject and content of…
Microsoft 365 Password Change
I am beginning to see a few versions of this phishing scam, but they are all attempts to steal your password. The message may come from MS – Utk –…
Ransomware, Spear Phishing, and Current Threats
Topics covered in this newsletter include Ransomware, Spear Phishing, and Current Threats.
Sandy Lindsey
Chief Information Security Officer
Information Technology Services
The University of Tennessee
Institute of Agriculture