Phishing attacks are on the rise, but ½ÄÏÌåÓý State is ready. With cutting-edge digital tools, a team of skilled engineers and regular cybersecurity training for our university community, we are working constantly to keep you protected.
The combination of powerful technology and skilled professionals quickly blocked 99% of the 1 million messages that blasted university accounts in the most recent phishing attempt. That level of protection doesn’t happen by accident. By strategically deploying the Division of Information Technology’s (IT) three key pillars of defense, most dangerous emails are blocked before anyone notices.
Pillar 1: 24/7 Digital Protection Tools
Real-time AI identifies and blocks phishing attempts, malware and other malicious content before it reaches your inbox. This is a massive layer of protection; for context, these tools suppressed over 7 million spam emails during winter break.
This protective barrier starts by scanning email attachments and embedded we