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Welcome to Cybersecurity Awareness Month!

Stay connected, stay safe, stay smart!

Hello UMBC Community, Cyber threats are always lurking in the digital realm, but don't worry! The security team at Cybersecurity Assurance and Digital Trust (CADT) is here to guide you so you can...

Posted: October 1, 2025, 9:07 AM

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

How To Detect a Phishing Email

Identifying Red Flags

As phishing messages targeting the UMBC community continue to be observed, you may find yourself as the recipient of a suspicious email and asking the question, “Is this a scam?”.  Avoiding...

Posted: July 24, 2025, 10:59 AM

Red flag on a pole with text "Phishing Red Flags" positioned beneath it, against a gray background.

DoIT Student Digital Stories: William Brooks

Navigating the Cybersecurity: Insights from a CS Major

Join William on his cybersecurity journey as a Computer Science major, sharing experiences in the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) and UMBC, emphasizing community, growth, and passion for...

Posted: May 8, 2025, 4:08 PM

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DoIT Student Digital Stories: Ethan Cheung

Journey to Cybersecurity: From DoIT to MITRE

Follow Ethan's inspiring journey from a computer science major working in the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) to a cybersecurity engineer at MITRE. Learn how his experiences shaped his...

Posted: May 2, 2025, 11:02 AM

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Additional Email Phishing Protections Added Ahead of Break

We have noticed a large uptick in phishing emails over the last few weeks, and this trend is being reflected nationally throughout higher education. It is also expected that these emails will...

Posted: December 21, 2023, 8:17 PM

Respondus Helps Curtail Cheating while Protecting Privacy

Supported tools to address your high stakes assessment needs

As technology continues to advance, traditional classroom practices are enhanced with technologies. In-class assessments that used to take up valuable time are often administered through...

Posted: April 10, 2023, 8:57 AM

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

To The UMBC Community, October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, but in reality, we all need to be vigilant 24/7, 365 days a year. As such, I encourage you to watch this brief (under 2 min) video...

Posted: October 17, 2018, 3:09 PM

How Undergraduate Admissions Migrated to Duo

Tips for ensuring a smooth migration

Andrew Gribben (pictured at right), Specialist in Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation, recently helped assist his colleagues in switching to Duo two-factor authentication as part of DoIT’s...

Posted: May 29, 2018, 11:27 AM

Employees with PS Access Required to Use 2 Factor Login

Staff by 12/31/18, Faculty by 9/30/19

UPDATE: To get past the start of Fall 2019, faculty with PS access will be required to upgrade to Duo by 9/30/19. As part of ongoing efforts to keep the campus safe online, the Division of...

Posted: April 25, 2018, 9:22 AM