As the U-M community kicks off a new academic year, cyber threats from data breaches to phishing scams and online disinformation continue to evolve in complexity, and are pervasive in the news.
Higher education is navigating an increasingly complex landscape of cybersecurity threats and challenges. Every member of the U-M community, including students, faculty, and staff, has a shared responsibility in protecting our digital assets.
To play a part and keep yourself and the university safe:
- Visit Protect Your Passwords & Identity and keep your UMICH account recovery information updated (U-M Weblogin required).
- Secure Your Devices. Set your apps and devices to update automatically.
- Consult the Sensitive Data Guide to make informed security and compliance decisions about which IT services to use when collecting, processing, storing, or sharing institutional data.
- Stay informed and be proactive. The U-M Safe Computing website has a wealth of resources to help you, including:
Whether you’re in the classroom, office, or working remotely, you have an important role in keeping U-M secure. Please help spread the word by sharing this information with colleagues, students, and others in your area.
