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Bee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for EveryoneIdentity, Access, and You: Leveling Up Your Cybersecurity Game at Yale and at HomeWhat does airport security have to do with protecting your online identity? 🛫💻 Plenty, actually. In this episode, we chat with Dan Tanari from Yale’s Information Security Office, who breaks down identity and access management (IAM) in a way that actually makes sense—and might even make you smile. 😄Whether you're logging in at Yale or keeping your personal accounts locked down, this episode is packed with simple ways to level up your digital defenses.Here’s what you’ll take away: 🔐 What identity and access management really means (hint: it’s more than just passwor...2025-04-2231 minBee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for EveryoneClean Up Your Digital Life: Strengthening Yale’s Cybersecurity One File at a Time📢 Are your digital files as cluttered as your junk drawer? Just like organizing your home, managing your data is key to staying secure and efficient. In this episode of the Bee Cyber Fit podcast, Wendy Battles and James Tucciarone from Yale’s Information Security Policy and Awareness Team dive into the power of strong cybersecurity habits and responsible data management.From inbox vigilance to digital decluttering, they share real-life habits (including James’ surprising take on coffee consumption and Wendy’s cyber cleanup journey) to inspire you to take control of your digital space. In honor o...2025-02-2818 minBee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for EveryoneNavigating Cyber Threats: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Jeremy Rosenberg on Yale University's Cybersecurity EvolutionJoin us for an insightful exploration of Yale University's cybersecurity landscape as we welcome Jeremy Rosenberg, the university's Chief Information Security Officer, to kick off season four of the Bee Cyber Fit podcast. Jeremy shares the remarkable progress Yale's cybersecurity program has achieved, with key accomplishments such as reaching full staffing levels and launching innovative passwordless authentication solutions. Our discussion highlights the significance of adapting to emerging technologies like AI, and how these strides position Yale to address real-world risks and support the dynamic needs of its community.We celebrate the achievements of 2024 and eagerly l...2025-01-2931 minBee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for EveryoneBuilding a Cybersecurity Culture: Yale University's 2024 Cyber Awareness JourneyUnlock the secrets to building a robust cybersecurity culture at Yale University with our latest episode of the Bee Cyber Fit podcast. Join us as we uncover a year of remarkable achievements and transformative strategies in our cybersecurity journey throughout 2024. From the groundbreaking "New Year, New You" campaign to the vibrant monthly challenges that followed, discover how we've turned cybersecurity awareness into an engaging and essential part of the Yale community's daily routine. With the debut of "Bee Cyber-Fit at Yale: The Essentials to Working Securely," our innovative self-paced training module launched during Cybersecurity Awareness Mo...2024-11-2620 minBee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for EveryoneCelebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Mastering Cyber Safety with Yale's Bee Cyber Fit Training ProgramIs your cybersecurity muscle strong enough to withstand digital threats? Join us as we reveal the alarming truth that a staggering 82% of data breaches are linked to human error and explore how you can fortify your digital defenses. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Discover how simple, manageable actions can make a difference and why starting essential conversations about cyber threats is more crucial than ever.Episode Highlights:Cybersecurity Awareness Month:Learn about the significance of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, established in 2004 to encourage proactive steps in reducing on...2024-09-2415 minBee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for EveryoneRecognizing and Avoiding Cyber Scams During Major Events & CrisesCan you spot a scammer exploiting a natural disaster or a global event? On this episode of the Bee Cyber Fit podcast, we're arming you with the knowledge to protect your digital life. We delve into the growing trend of cybercriminals using current events to deceive unsuspecting victims:From the intricacies of pretexting to the frighteningly realistic phishing emails generated by AI, we uncover the latest tactics used by bad actors. Listen as we dissect recent scams, including those that emerged in the wake of hurricanes and the CrowdStrike outage, and offer crucial tips to help y...2024-08-2719 minBee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for EveryoneBeyond the Password: 3 Essential Tips for Protecting Your Digital IdentityShow Notes for Episode: Fortify Your Digital Life: Advanced Password Security Tips and Tools 🎧🔒Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Bee Cyber Fit podcast! In this episode, we delve deep into the world of password security to help you master the art of safeguarding your online identity. Join hosts Wendy Battles and James Tucciarone from Yale University's Information Security Policy and Awareness Team as they guide you through the maze of cybersecurity risks and share practical tips and essential tools. 🌐🔐Key Points and Takeaways:1. Secure Your Identity with Strong...2024-07-2516 minBee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for EveryoneCyber-Safe Summer Travel Tips: On-the-Go Device ProtectionHave you ever wondered how to keep your data and devices secure while you're traveling for work or vacation? This episode of the Bee Cyber Fit podcast has you covered!We're talking all things secure summer travel:▶️ hidden risks lurking on public Wi-Fi networks in hotels, airports, and other places▶️ important tips to safeguard your devices when you're on the go▶️ leaving behind high-risk data you don't need on your trip▶️ why you need to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) as a digital shield▶️ why using public computers might expose you to u...2024-06-2620 minBee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for EveryoneBehind the Lock Screen: Strategies for Device Defense & Cyber ResilienceEver misplaced your phone and felt that momentary pulse of panic? Listen in as we recount a cautionary tale of lost phones and the perils of unsecured devices, illustrating just how easily our personal and work data can be compromised. Wendy's harrowing experience at a shoe store losing her phone inside a boot serves as a powerful springboard into our discussion on the significance of device security. In this episode, we're exploring a variety of strategies to keep your digital life safe. From the crucial updates that help keep our systems and software fortified against...2024-05-2815 minBee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for EveryoneNavigating the Minefield of Personalized Phishing Attacks: How to Outsmart CybercriminalsEver found yourself staring at an email, questioning its legitimacy? You're not alone. These days, it's hard to tell what's real and what's not.On the new episode of the Bee Cyber Fit podcast, we explore the murky waters of cybersecurity in an AI-dominated era. We swap stories of deception and discuss how the cleverness of AI has turned simple email scrutiny into a game of digital cat and mouse. And lest we forget, we tip our hats to our Yale colleagues at the Security Operations Center, whose relentless efforts are often out of the...2024-04-3020 minBee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for EveryoneBuilding Your Cyber-Fitness: How to Outsmart Cybercriminals Through Strategic Online Behaviors & HabitsJoin us for another insightful episode of the Bee Cyber Fit podcast that builds on our January episode about building cyber habits that are simple and sustainable. We discuss the outcomes of our 21-day Cyber Habit Challenge at Yale, designed to bolster cybersecurity know-how among the university community. We know that even the smallest of habits can protect our online presence. We also share five simple yet powerful behaviors you can adopt – cautious clicking, secure password management, regular updates, risk awareness, and vigilant reporting. Plus, we tackle the pervasive issue of MFA fatigue, a bu...2024-02-2819 minBee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for EveryoneNew Year, New You: Mastering Cyber-Fitness with Proven Habit-Building StrategiesKick off the new year with us as we launch our 'New Year, New You' campaign, tailored to infuse cyber safety into your daily habits. We're excited to share our lineup of engaging activities to bolster the Yale community's cybersecurity awareness. We've got your back from the highly anticipated 21-day Cyber Habit Challenge to our practical workshops and self-paced activities. We've also drawn inspiration from two bestselling books about habits - BJ Fogg's "Tiny Habits" and James Clear's "Atomic Habits". Our goal is to help you build and maintain cyber-safe practices both at Yale and i...2024-01-3124 minBee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for EveryoneBuilding Cyber Resilience: A Look at Yale's 2023 Cybersecurity Awareness Initiatives & 2024 PreviewGet ready to get cyber fit with us! Join us as we unwrap Yale University's cybersecurity awareness program in 2023, reveal our upcoming plans, and guide you on defending against a prevalent cyber threat - domain spoofing. Alongside our boss, Jess Flower, we'll journey through the past year, reminiscing about our favorite moments, from engaging workshops to our successful self-paced trivia game aimed at boosting your cyber safety.Prepare to flex your cyber muscles and outsmart potential cyber threats. We'll show you how the bad guys are getting smarter and why your intuition matters...2023-12-0529 minBee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for Everyone3 Ways to Use Mindfulness to "Click with Caution" and Combat CybercrimeIt can feel like a losing battle - cybercriminals constantly up their online tricks to convince us to give away confidential information.Don't be fooled by their fake emails, text messages, and phone calls.Join your hosts, James and Wendy, for an engaging conversation about how the Yale community can up their cyber know-how and keep our campus community safe.Here's a preview of what you'll hear in this episode:▶️ Why mindfulness is a powerful strategy to combat phishing attempts▶️ How Yale's Click with Caution - Recognize, Relax, Rethink campaign...2023-11-0216 minBee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for EveryoneCelebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Understanding Internet CookiesDo you know that it's the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month?It's the perfect time to kick off Season 3 of the Bee Cyber Fit podcast.Join your hosts, James and Wendy, for an engaging conversation about how the Yale community can "Bee a Yale Cyber Hero" in October.Here's a sampling of what you'll hear:▶️ The history behind Cybersecurity Awareness Month and how it's evolved from a national event into an international movement.▶️ How Yale University is celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month and amplifying key messages about online s...2023-10-0419 minBee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for EveryoneArtificial Intelligence - What Is It and How Does it Relate to Our Work at Yale University?Artificial Intelligence (AI) is embedded in numerous systems and devices we use daily.It's so seamless that we may not be aware of the many ways we use it.But does it help or hinder us? What are the pros and cons? Should we be concerned about our online safety based on the proliferation of AI tools? Join us for an engaging conversation as we explore AI in both our personal lives and its uses at Yale University. In today's episode you'll learn:▶️ How Artificial Intelligence (AI) helps us indiv...2023-06-1319 minBee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for Everyone5 Tips to Keep Your Data Secure During Summer Travel SeasonGot summer travel plans? We can never be too careful when it comes to booking and embarking on a trip. A report by McAfee estimates that 30% of adults have been a victim (or know someone who has) when trying to save money booking travel plans. Cybercriminals won't think twice about stealing our money, identity or devices for their personal gain.That's why it's up to us to be proactive and keep safety in mind as we travel. In today's episode you'll learn:▶️ Why we have to be cogni...2023-05-3015 minBee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for Everyone5 Strategies to Protect Your Data if Your Mobile Device is Lost or StolenYou use your phone to access all kinds of data. From viewing your bank balance to reading Yale emails to sharing information with family and friends.So much of our life lives on our phones.But is your data secure should it be lost or stolen?The cost to replace it can be high. If the device contains High Risk Yale data, that data could be at risk. And imagine losing irreplaceable items that haven't been backed up like favorite vacation photos. That's why it's so important...2023-05-1621 min
Bee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for EveryoneWhy Reporting Suspicious Cyber Activity is Everyone's Responsibility: Insights from Yale's CISO Jeremy RosenbergDo you know that everyone at Yale University has a role to play in keeping Yale data and systems safe?In today's episode, we welcome back Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Jeremy Rosenberg. He reminds us that a simple action we can take is to report suspicious or unusual cyber activity right away - it's everyone's responsibility.Listen to this episode to get the insider scoop on incident reporting from Jeremy. You'll learn:▶️ The most common cyber threats at the university and the impact of AI ▶️ Why reporting unusual activity h...2023-05-0242 minBee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for EveryoneBee SAFE, Not Sorry: Why Reporting Security Incidents at Yale is Mission-Critical and Time SensitiveOne of the most important cybersecurity actions our Yale community can take is to report suspicious cyber activity right away to the Information Security Office. This action is critical to get ahead of malicious actors trying to gain unauthorized access to the important work we do every day in support of the Yale mission. Your attention and response can potentially save Yale from serious financial, reputational, or operational impact.When it comes to reporting incidents, we want you to “Bee SAFE, Not Sorry”, where SAFE stands for the four simple reminders to make reporting easy.2023-04-1814 minBee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for EveryoneSteer Clear of IRS Tax Scams: How to Build Cyber-Safe Behavior During Tax SeasonDid you know that tax-related identity theft has increased by 45% since 2020?Scammers have tons of tricks up their sleeves to fool you but when you build your cyber awareness, you can steer clear of their cyber traps. This tax season, be alert to unsolicited emails, phone calls, or text messages claiming to be from the IRS. Cybercriminals are seeking personal information to use against you.There are several current scams that appear to be from the government. One example is a bogus IRS official claiming that you owe back taxes. A newer example i...2023-04-0417 minBee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for EveryoneCybersecurity Awareness: Leadership Impersonation & Business Email Compromise - How It Works and How You Can Avoid Getting ScammedAre you familiar with Business Email Compromise (BEC) and the threat that it poses to the Yale community? BEC is a form of social engineering designed to trick victims into thinking they have received a legitimate email from an organization or institution.A simple example is receiving an email that looks like it's coming from your boss, asking you to purchase gift cards. (You should be suspect if that's not part of your typical job responsibilities.)But with BEC, it's not coming from your boss, it's actually coming from a cybercriminal.So...2023-03-2121 minBee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for EveryoneBee Cyber Fit Season 2 Preview!You know what's almost here? Season 2 of the Bee Cyber Fit podcast!We're back with cyber news for our Yale community and global followers to stay safe online!Listen to a preview of the upcoming season and catch up on any episodes you may have missed in season 1.Remember, it only takes simple steps to bee cyber fit.Send us a textLearn more about Yale Cybersecurity Awareness at cybersecurity.yale.edu/awarenessNever miss an episode! Sign up to receive Bee Cyber Fit podcast alerts. 2023-03-0901 minBee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for EveryoneBee Cyber Fit: Impactful Cyber Scams in 2022 & Season 1 HighlightsEach year cybercriminals up their game with scams to trick us. 2022 was no exception.Building our awareness and staying vigilant are important ways to avoid becoming a victim.In our final episode of season 1, we take a look back at some of the biggest cyber scams of the year. Listen to this episode to learn:▶️ How a disgruntled Cash App employee launched a data breach▶️ Why a Red Cross data breach targeted highly vulnerable people▶️ Why cybercriminals targeted Microfost's reputation in a data breach▶️ How $30 million of cryptocurrency...2022-12-1327 minBee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for EveryoneBee Cyber Fit: Take a Deep Dive into Deepfakes - What Are They and Why Should You Care?Do you know what deepfakes are? If you don't, you should.In the ever-evolving world of cybercrime, gaining an understanding of deepfakes is important. These slick images and videos purporting to look like the real thing can sneak up on us unknowingly. It's no stretch to imagine that cybercriminals use them to trick us. But when you're armed with the knowledge you can hone your deepfake recognition skills to avoid falling victim to their scams.In this episode, we speak with Kerry Tomlinson, a cyber news reporter, and cybersecurity awareness advocate. Sh...2022-11-2942 minBee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for EveryoneDon't Get Hoaxed This Holiday Season - Tips for Safe Online Holiday ShoppingHere's a common scenario: Your son, daughter or spouse sends you a link to an item they'd like to receive as a gift. You don't think twice about it and click on the link. But if it's a fake site, you may end up on the short end, duped by cybercriminals.This holiday season, think twice before clicking on an unfamiliar website link from a family member or friend.Why? Because those links may be spoofed websites that look like the real thing. Real pictures of allegedly real merchandise, often with great prices. Unfortunately, you...2022-11-1516 minBee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for EveryoneBee Cyber Fit: Steer Clear of Walmart and Netflix Phishing ScamsDid you know that both Walmart and Netflix have been involved in high-profile phishing scams?It's probably not a surprise. Many brands, large and small, find themselves ensnared in phishing campaigns that aim to trick their customers into divulging personal information.The good news is that you can get cyber fit and learn how to outsmart online thieves!In this episode you'll learn:Which well-known companies appeared in the most phishing scams in the 3rd quarter of 2022How a woman in Denver went from potential Netflix phishing scam victim to c...2022-11-0119 minBee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for EveryoneBee Cyber Fit: Don't Get Cyber-Jacked - Tips to Avoid Juice-Jacking and Social Media Account TakeoversI bet you've heard stories about identity theft. You may even know someone who's been an unfortunate victim. But are you aware of the sneaky tactics that cybercriminals are using to get at your information? And do you know the steps you can take to avoid it?Juice-jacking and social media account takeovers?You bet. They are just two of the tactics that thieves use to uncover our private information. We're talking about them in this episode and you'll want to listen and share with family and friends to keep them saf...2022-10-1819 minBee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for EveryoneBee Cyber Fit: Compelling Cyber Stories to Build Your Cyber Fitness - Hiring ScamsYou work out at the gym to stay fit. Why not build your cyber fitness too?All too often we're busy, distracted, and short on time. We're multi-tasking trying to get things done. But that can get in the way of our online safety.Cybercriminals look for opportunities to take advantage of us when we're out of cyber-shape.This episode will help you strengthen your cyber muscles and build your scam detection skills.Here's what's included:Wendy shares a story about how an online LinkedIn job inquiry led to a...2022-10-0421 minBee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for EveryoneIntroducing the Bee Cyber Fit Podcast: Simplifying Cybersecurity for EveryoneWelcome to the Bee Cyber Fit podcast!Your hosts are Wendy and James, cybersecurity awareness experts at Yale University.Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed or confused by the volume of information about cybersecurity?Not always sure how a cyber incident may apply to you or what to do?In this fun and engaging podcast, we discuss simple ways you can build your cyber fitness, one small but impactful action at a time.Our goal is to make cybersecurity information more accessible and easy to understand. The kind of...2022-10-0423 minBee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for EveryoneBee Cyber Fit: Online Safety Tips & Tricks from Yale's Chief Information Security Officer Jeremy RosenbergIt's a fact: cybercriminals target everyone. None of us are immune.The more distracted, tired or stressed out we are - all the better for them to catch us off guard.That's why we have to make cyber fitness a priority. Staying on our cyber toes is key to keeping our most important information safe and secure.We talk at length about simple ways to boost your cyber fitness with Yale's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Jeremy Rosenberg. And he spills the beans on how he fell victim to a cyber sc...2022-10-0434 minBee Cyber Fit: Simplifying Cybersecurity for EveryoneBee Cyber Fit Podcast - Special PreviewWelcome to the Bee Cyber Fit Podcast!We created this podcast for our Yale community of faculty, staff and students. Our messages are universal, however, and we invite anyone to tune in and listen. (we encourage you to share our episodes with your family, friends and colleagues!)Check out our preview of the podcast and what you can expect during our first season.Are you confused by too many technical terms? Not here!Our goal is to de-mystify cybersecurity and help you become "cyber fit" using easy-to-understand language.2022-09-0201 min