We are stronger when we stand together.
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month happens every October and is a collaboration between the government and private industry to raise awareness about digital security and empower everyone to protect personal and institutional data from digital crimes.
This year's theme is Resilient Together, emphasizing how cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility. When you report an email scam, you can help others from becoming victims. When we all do our part, the whole UC Davis and UC community is better protected.
Complete Your Mandatory Cybersecurity Training
As of July 1, 2026, UC Davis is enforcing completion of the UC Cyber Security Awareness Fundamentals training course for Davis campus employees. Any employees who have not completed this training by their individual deadline will lose access to certain core campus digital services until training is completed. Access will automatically be restored within one hour after training is completed.
Learn How to Spot and Avoid Phishing Attacks
Scams aimed at taking over accounts and redirecting payroll deposits are on the rise. These attempts may come in the form of emails from real, but compromised, UC Davis accounts and may look legitimate. Do not respond! Responding to a phishing scam puts you, your data, your identity and your finances at risk.
Keep Your Personal and University Digital Identities Separate
Do you use your university email account to log into services, apps and websites not related to school or work? It's time to separate your personal and university digital identities. Using your UC Davis credentials for personal affects can put your data and university data at risk.
Follow Mobile Device Safety Best Practices
Our mobile devices contain just about everything these days—from banking information, credit cards, email, social media, contacts, and vast libraries of treasured photos and videos. Because these devices hold so much of our personal information, keeping them secure is a crucial part of digital safety. Taking a few moments to protect your device can save you big trouble in the future.
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