Ever 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 spotlight yet crucial to our online safety. You'll want to listen to our buzzword of the day.

A few highlights:

• You'll pick up indispensable tips to bolster your cyber defenses, learn to trust your gut when an email seems suspicious, and verify before you click.
• We unpack the subtle red flags in communications that could save you from digital disaster.
• We invite you to join our May Cyber Challenge—an opportunity to put your newfound savvy to the test.

It's an episode packed with insight, appreciation, and action steps, all aimed at keeping you one step ahead in the cybersecurity game. Our goal: partnering with you to keep Yale data and systems safe.

Let's become Yale cyber heroes together!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Listen to Yale's Chief Information Security Officer, Jeremy Rosenberg, share about the challenges of phishing and how we can all be tricked, including him.
• Review the tactics cybercriminals use to trick us with our FUDGE model.
• Sign up for our May Cyber Challenge starting on May 13. Join us to complete a brief daily task to build your cyber fitness.

Learn more about Yale Cybersecurity Awareness at cybersecurity.yale.edu/awareness

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Join 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 buzzword you'll soon be well-acquainted with, and dissect the cunning strategies cybercriminals employ to exploit this weakness in our digital armor.

As the conversation progresses, we hone in on practical steps you can take to protect Yale data and systems against ever-evolving cyber threats. From the necessity of keeping your devices and applications up-to-date to the nitty-gritty of screen locks and the nuances of multi-factor authentication, think of this as your cybersecurity clinic.

Ready to transform your cyber fitness routine with easy, actionable steps? We encourage you to identify at least one of the repeatable behaviors we discussed to start practicing regularly.

Whether you're a student, faculty, or staff member at Yale, or someone looking to step up your cybersecurity game, let's get cyber fit together, one click, one password, one update at a time.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Visit the Click with Caution webpage to learn about our Recognize, Relax, Rethink model.

Calls to Action:

Build your cyber fitness by choosing one of the habits we discussed:

• Click with Caution - look for signs of phishing in emails or ask a friend or colleague to confirm if it's real.
• Report suspicious emails even if you're not 100% sure they're fake.
• Check if your email address has been involved in any data breaches at haveibeenpwned.com.
• Set up your devices with automatic updates to boost security.
• Lock your computer screens when you leave your workspace.

Learn more about Yale Cybersecurity Awareness at cybersecurity.yale.edu/awareness

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Kick 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 in your personal life. Listen in as we unravel the struggles of sticking to New Year's resolutions - usually too lofty and unrealistic - and the nuances of realistic habit formation.

As your Bee Cyber Fit podcast hosts, we bring our personal stories to the table, discussing how even simple tools like a timed water bottle or calendar reminders can become powerful prompts in habit building.

We also touch upon the crucial topic of ransomware, breaking down its mechanics, and the peril of succumbing to cybercriminals' demands. Tune in for actionable steps to keep your digital life secure, including the importance of backups, system updates, and the power of cautious clicking.

Our conversation wraps up with a reflection on how anchoring new cybersecurity habits to existing routines can lead to a more secure and fulfilling year ahead. Join us for this informative session that promises to enlighten and empower you in the cyber realm.

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Calls to Action:

Ready to join us and build your cyber muscles?

Here are three simple actions you can take:

1. Sign up for the 21-Day Cyber Habit Challenge. It starts February 1 but the Yale community can register at any time during the month.
2. Weigh in with your feedback - complete our annual cybersecurity awareness survey. Your opinion matters and your insights will help shape our cybersecurity awareness program in 2024 and beyond.
3. Compete in our cybersecurity awareness trivia challenge.

Learn more about Yale Cybersecurity Awareness at cybersecurity.yale.edu/awareness

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