CIO'S MESSAGE - October 28, 2025

A Message from the Vice President & CIO


Cybersecurity Awareness Month Weekly Tips

GUARD YOUR DATA - PRIVACY & REPORTING


As Cybersecurity Awareness Month wraps up, let’s talk about protecting your data and privacy when sharing files and using campus apps.

Smart Document Sharing

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You never know what lurks in the shadows, so protecting your data and documents is always top of mind.  Consider these , and most other equivalent document storage apps. 

  • Use “People you specifyâ€� instead of “Anyone with the link.â€�
  • Set expiration dates and disable editing unless needed.
  • Review shared files regularly and remove outdated access.
  • Never share sensitive data without proper controls.

Secure Use of Campus Apps via SSO 

  • When in doubt about emailed links, access the same services by accessing them via your page.
  • Use (not SMS or email) for MFA.
  • Don’t approve unexpected MFA prompts.
  • Log out when done, especially on shared devices, like lab computers. 

Reporting

  • If you suspect your account is compromised, report it immediately to alert@csulb.edu  
  • Use the to report phishing and junk mail. 

Quick reporting helps protect you and the entire campus community. 


Webinars


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Register for remaining webinars hosted by °µÍøTV and win participation prizes!

  • 10/28, 10 am: with GuidePoint Security
  • 10/29, 4 pm: with College of Education

Register for more .


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