Tag - cybersecurity

The human side of password security

By Andrea Pinzani, IT security expert at the Consortium GARR On average, each of us owns from 20 to 40 accounts. Unfortunately, however, we are not very good at creating strong passwords. We prefer short ones, often using personal information, common...

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7 quick questions about password managers

The use of password managers is increasing. No surprise, as they simplify password security and are user friendly. Why do you need one and what are the benefits? We asked Stefano Zanero, Associate Professor at the Politecnico di Milano University...

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When the sender is not who we think they are

By Bruno Vuillemin, Security Officer of the University of Fribourg Sometimes a very simple fraud can cause a great deal of trouble. Whenever you receive and read an email, the sender might not necessarily be the person sending the message! In fact, most...

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SWITCH Security Awareness Day 2020

Tuesday, October 27th | 09:00 – 17:00 | University of Bern & online A mature approach to information technology requires a basic understanding of its possibilities and the processes behind it. Most people have sufficient knowledge to use the...

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Are you ready to become a cyber hero?

Cyber Security Month 2020 is upon us and we are excited! This campaign focuses on the importance of information security and the simple steps that can be taken to protect users’ personal, financial and professional data. The main goal is to create...

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