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Cybersecurity Awareness Month is spearheaded by theNational Cybersecurity Alliance.UCSF is a proud sponsor and participates in the University of California Cybersecurity Awareness Month (UC CAM) celebration.Once again, the UC campuses have banded together to provide a wide variety of events and activities to help you to individually protect yourself, your private information, and the University. The University of California (UC) theme this October is TBD.Please go to the 2024 UC Office of the President Cybersecurity Awareness Month Page to register for the events and activities happening at many of our UC Campuses (link coming soon).
UCSF welcomes people with disabilities to our events and programs. To request reasonable accommodation, please get in touch with Esther Silver by emailing[emailprotected]as soon as possible. The webinars will include live, automated captioning in Zoom.
Events Hosted by UCSF - Click on links to see more information
10/1/24 10:00 AM: So, You Think You Know IT Security
10/3/24 10:00 AM: Email looking suspish? It’s probably a phish. UCSF’s Ever-Evolving Phish Mitigation Program
10/22/24 11:00 AM: Nightmare on Cyber Street: Unleashing UCSF’s Spellbinding Data Security Compliance Program
10/23/24 1:00 PM: Exploring Privacy vs. Security at UCSF: Differences, Similarities, and Implications
10/24/24 12:00 PM How to Compliantly Share UCSF Data
10/31/24: 10:00 AM Winners of the Phish Alarm Reporting Contest Announced!
Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 10:00AM-11:00 AM
So, You Think You Know IT Security
Click here to register for So You Think You know IT Security
Prove your IT security knowledge by joining our knowledge contest! Attendees will answer questions about how to keep UCs and their data and computing devices safe and secure. The highest scorer will receive a $50 Amazon Gift Card. A random drawing will settle ties.
Thursday, October 3, 2024, 10:00AM-11:00 AM
Email looking suspish? It’s probably a phish. UCSF’s Ever-Evolving Phish Mitigation Program
Speakers: Bryce Leong, UCSF IT Security Analyst; Kevin Simmons, UCSF IT Security Analyst; Esther Silver, UCSF IT Security Awareness and Training Program Manager; Tanya Jansen, UCSF IT Communications Specialist
Summary: Navigating the murky waters of the threat landscape and mitigating phishing risks is treacherous. Our team is constantly looking for ways to stay afloat. Discover the myriad ways we provide anchors to protect UCSF and help our end users be on the lookout for sharks in the water. Learn about the tools and procedures we have implemented and how we teach our users not to play koi to keep them from becoming adrift in a stormy sea. What we have done:
- Implemented Proofpoint to block the overwhelming majority of phishing messages.
- Implemented Phish Alarm so end users can easily report phish.
- Run phishing campaigns.
- Implemented anti-phishing training.
- Published articles in various publications and on our website including information on the phish indicators of recent mock phish.
- Created Real Phish Alert Page – ones received at UCSF and common ones reported by Proofpoint.
- Marketed the program in Pulse, physical and electronic posters, on the MyAccess page, and in various other ways.
Tuesday, October 22, 2023, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Nightmare on Cyber Street: Unleashing UCSF’s Spellbinding Data Security Compliance Program
Speakers:Lee Zelyck, UCSF Senior Data Security Comp Analyst; Mary Morshed, UCSF Data Security Compliance Director
Summary: This Halloween, dive into the shadowy world of data security with UCSF’s thrilling new Data Security Compliance (DSC) Program. Designed to combat the ever-evolving cyber threats, our program stands as a fortress with its extensive library of security requirements, including administrative, technical, and physical controls. These robust safeguards are meticulously assembled from a myriad of sources such as laws, regulations, UC/industry/local policies, and contract stipulations. As the digital landscape morphs and expands, the challenge of tracking and managing compliance intensifies. Join the UCSF DSC Team on a spine-chilling journey to unravel the mysteries of cybersecurity compliance. Discover cutting-edge tools and resources that simplify the identification of pertinent requirements for specific systems or use cases. Learn the art of de-duplicating and consolidating safeguards to fortify your defenses.
But that’s not all—our alliance with the Cybersecurity Risk Foundation (CRF) brings decades of consolidated cybersecurity wisdom to your fingertips. Through comprehensive research, policy guides, frameworks, and an innovative online assessment tool, we empower you to enhance your cybersecurity posture dramatically. Prepare to be spellbound as you access expert advice and state-of-the-art solutions designed to shield your organization from the ghostly specters of cyber threats and ensure stringent compliance with industry standards. Don’t miss this chance to transform your cybersecurity strategy from a haunted maze into a commanding stronghold. Join us to safeguard your digital realm this Halloween and beyond!
Mary Morshedis the UCSF Director of Data Security Compliance. Mary joined UCSF Health in November 2022. She previously served 16+ years in the role of Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer for various state of California entities, CSU, and Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD). She has over 33 years of experience in the field of information security and also currently holds several industry security, privacy, and healthcare professional certifications.
Lee Zelyck is a cybersecurity professional with 20 years of experience. He joined UCSF Health in November 2023 as a Senior Data Security Compliance Analyst. Prior to joining UCSF, Lee worked as a consultant to cloud providers and clients in various industries, including oil, gas, and government. For the past 5 years, Lee has worked in cybersecurity operations for academic healthcare providers and holds several information security technical and professional certifications.
Wednesday, October 23, 1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Exploring Privacy vs. Security at UCSF: Differences, Similarities, and Implications
Speaker: Michael Victor, Senior Privacy Investigator at UCSF Health
Summary:Coming Soon!
Michael Victor is a Senior Privacy Investigator at UCSF Health. He has been with UC/UCSF/UCSF Health for 2.5 years. For over 15 years, Michael has been dedicated to the field of privacy compliance, education, and investigation; playing a key role in the privacy programs of leading organizations within the higher education, healthcare, technology, and utility sectors. His favorite security related movie is Catch Me If You Can (2002).
Thursday, October 24, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
How to Compliantly Share UCSF Data
Speakers: Helena Mezgova, UCSF Sr. Data Compliance Specialist in Academic Research Services; Kim Romero,UCSF Associate Director of Process Management & Compliance in Academic Research Services
Click here to register for How to Compliantly Share UCSF Data
Thursday, October 31, 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Winners of the Phish Alarm Reporting Contest Announced!
Summary: The top five people who use the Phish Alarm button to report potential phishing messages between June 1, 2024, and October 31, 2024, will be recognized as Phish Alarm Champions with an official certificate and win $50 Amazon Gift Cards. Remember if an email is at all strange, just report it. Always better safe than sorry! Winners will be notified by email
To learn more about how to report a phish, go to phishalrm.ucsf.edu.
