Cyber Security /technology/ en Staying safe online during the festive season /technology/news/list/2025/12/02/staying-safe-online-during-the-festive-season Staying safe online matters more than ever during the end of year period. You see an increase in rushed purchases and travel planning an as well as end-of-year workloads. Attackers take advantage of that. A few simple steps will protect your accounts, your devices and your personal information. December 02 2025 Wayne Fryer /technology/news/list/2025/12/02/staying-safe-online-during-the-festive-season Cyber Security Update: Local Administrator Rights /technology/news/list/2023/11/10/cyber-security-update-local-administrator-rights Recent events have shown us the very real risk cyber-attacks pose in our sector. Keeping our University’s devices and their confidential contents safe is of utmost priority. ​ November 10 2023 Cassie Crowden /technology/news/list/2023/11/10/cyber-security-update-local-administrator-rights Stay Secure: The crucial role of confirming Multi-Factor Authentication prompts /technology/news/list/2023/08/04/stay-secure-the-crucial-role-of-confirming-multi-factor-authentication-prompts In today's interconnected digital world, safeguarding your online accounts is more crucial than ever. One powerful tool in your cybersecurity arsenal is multi-factor authentication (MFA), a method that adds an extra layer of protection to your online presence. While MFA significantly reduces the risk of unauthorised access, it's essential to remain vigilant and only confirm MFA (i.e., verifying login on your Okta Verify app or passing one-time code generated by an OTP app like Google Authenticator) prompts that you initiate yourself. August 04 2023 Wayne Fryer /technology/news/list/2023/08/04/stay-secure-the-crucial-role-of-confirming-multi-factor-authentication-prompts Encryption for University-managed devices /technology/news/list/2023/07/11/encryption-for-university-managed-devices Recent events have shown us the very real risk cyber-attacks pose in our sector. Keeping our University’s devices and their confidential contents safe is of utmost priority.  July 11 2023 Ninna Buensuceso /technology/news/list/2023/07/11/encryption-for-university-managed-devices De-risking Microsoft Office Macros /technology/news/list/2023/06/14/de-risking-microsoft-office-macros Recent events have shown us the very real risk cyber-attacks pose in our sector. Keeping our University’s devices and their confidential contents safe is of utmost priority. Microsoft Office macros will soon be blocked on University-managed computers across all versions of Microsoft Office, except for cases where there is a demonstrated business need. This will reduce the risk of data breaches and increase protection against malicious software. June 14 2023 Ninna Buensuceso /technology/news/list/2023/06/14/de-risking-microsoft-office-macros