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Security Awareness Newsletters

As a part of the Institute’s Security Awareness, Training, and Education program, monthly e-newsletters with tips and advice dealing with IT security issues are sent to all UTIA employees. Each month the UTIA CISO will use the e-newsletter to feature current threats, e.g., spear phishing, as well as reminders, like not sharing passwords, updates to policies or procedures, and general IT security information. These e-newsletters help keep us all aware of security matters while also educating us on what to look for and how to report problems.​​​ This page contains the last 12 e-newsletters, as well as the topics covered in each. Newsletters beyond the past 12 months are found in the Knowledge Base under the Security Awareness category.

  • This Week’s Cybersecurity News, 07/09/2026

    This news brief tells you about a trending threat and its different themes. It also reminds you of how to report phishing and junk emails, as well as using the VPN when connecting remotely.

  • This Week’s Cybersecurity News, 07/01/2026

    This news brief includes information about a current threat dealing with retirement emails and a very necessary Chrome update. It also includes important information about a change in technology purchases due to a new Tennessee law. And, finally, it includes End of Support dates for several Microsoft products.

  • This Week’s Cybersecurity News, 06/11/2026

    This news brief lets you know about a non-threat you may see when logging into UT systems. It also lets you know about the ongoing pension consultation scams.

  • This Week’s Cybersecurity News, 05/26/2026

    This news brief tells you about a helpful resource and a phone scam. It also reminds you about the new OIT sign-in experience and the need to update Outlook.

  • This Week’s Cybersecurity News, 05/20/2026

    This news brief contains information about a current bank scam, tips on the best way to deal with links, as well as information on servers and vulnerability management. It also includes reminders about the upcoming sign-in change and Microsoft 365 updates.

  • This Week’s Cybersecurity News, 05/14/2026

    This news brief includes information about an update popup and how to use Copilot for work. It also reminds you about the new sign-experience coming 05/27/2026.

  • This Week’s Cybersecurity News, 04/29/2026

    This news brief tells you about a current phishing threat. I am asking for your help with Outlook. And I want to let you know about a new sign-in experience and give you some reminders about traveling.

Sandy Lindsey
Chief Information Security Officer
Information Technology Services
The University of Tennessee
Institute of Agriculture

 

 

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