👻 Don’t let cyber threats spook you!
It’s #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth! 🎃
🍬 Meet TrojanSecure + grab swag at McCarthy Quad:
📅 Oct. 7 & 21 | 11:30–2:30
💻 Plus, join virtual sessions all month!
🔗 itservices.usc.edu
#TrojanSecure #USC #Cybersecurity
📧 Received a suspicious email?
Phishing uses urgency, curiosity or fear to get you to click, download or share information. Think before you click.
🎣 Report it using the Report Phish button in Outlook or [email protected].
#USC #TrojanSecure #Phishing #Cybersecurity
🎣 Too Good to Be True? It Probably Is!
Free movies, games or software can sometimes come with malware, compromised accounts or financial loss. Think before you click or download.
Learn more on TrojanSecure.usc.edu
#USC #TrojanSecure #Cybersecurity #Phishing #Scams
🔐 Having trouble managing your passwords?
USC faculty, staff & students get 1Password for FREE!
Create, save & manage strong passwords securely—without having to remember them all. Learn more on TrojanSecure.usc.edu
#USC #TrojanSecure #1Password #PasswordSecurity
🛡️ Get Your Free Perk! SentinelOne
USC faculty, staff & students can get SentinelOne FREE for personal Windows and Mac devices. Help protect your devices and data from malware and ransomware.
Learn more on TrojanSecure.usc.edu.
#USC #TrojanSecure #SentinelOne #Cybersecurity
🤖 How do YOU AI?
Do you use AI to create, learn, get inspired, unwind—or make life easier?
We want to hear your story! Your experience could be shared with the USC community. ❤️💛
Share yours: itservices.usc.edu/about/new…
#USC #AIatUSC #AIStories
🤖 New Required AI Training
Beginning Sept. 9, USC faculty, staff, student workers & iVIPs must complete the 20-minute TrojanSecure: Responsible Use of AI Tools training by Oct. 9 on TrojanLearn.
📩 Look for your TrojanLearn assignment Sept. 9.
#USC #TrojanSecure #ResponsibleAI
🔐 Never share your password.
Your password is your digital identity. Protect your accounts by:
✔️ Using a strong, unique password or passphrase
✔️ Never sharing it with anyone
✔️ Using USC's free 1Password password manager
Learn more on TrojanSecure.usc.edu
#PasswordSecurity
🌐 Review your browser privacy settings.
Take a few minutes to check your browser's security features, including whether it blocks third-party cookies that can track your online activity.
Learn more on TrojanSecure.
#TrojanSecure #USC #Cybersecurity #Privacy #BrowserSecurity
Keep your devices up to date.
Operating system and software updates help:
🛡️ Patch security vulnerabilities
🐞 Fix bugs
⚡ Improve performance
Turn on automatic updates whenever possible.
Learn more on TrojanSecure.usc.edu
#TrojanSecure #USC #Cybersecurity #SoftwareUpdates
📶 Is your Wi-Fi router secure?
Protect your home network by:
✔️ Changing the default network name
✔️ Using a strong password
✔️ Enabling encryption
✔️ Disabling remote access
Learn more on TrojanSecure.
#TrojanSecure #USC #Cybersecurity #WiFiSecurity #HomeNetwork
Looking to build your AI skills? The AI at USC Learning Series offers free virtual sessions on USC's enterprise AI tools, including ChatGPT Edu, Microsoft Copilot Chat, Gemini, and NotebookLM. for all USC faculty, staff & students from Aug 7-21. ow.ly/GU8p50Zuof0.
🖥️ Clear Desk. Clear Screen.
Before you leave your workspace:
🔒 Lock your computer
📄 Secure sensitive documents
💾 Keep devices with you
🖨️ Don't leave printed information unattended
Small habits help protect USC data.
#TrojanSecure #USC #Cybersecurity #DataSecurity
USC Login Update
Starting July 30, you'll sign in to USC systems using your USC [email protected] (e.g., [email protected]) instead of just your NetID . Your password and MFA will stay the same. Visit itservices.usc.edu. #USC
🔒 Classify and Protect Your Data
Before sharing information, ask yourself:
🌐 Public
📁 Internal Use Only
🔐 Confidential
Help protect USC data and our Trojan community.
Learn more on TrojanSecure.usc.edu
#TrojanSecure #USC #Cybersecurity #DataSecurity #PrivacyAwareness
🔒 Protecting USC data starts with understanding it. Before you share information, know whether it's Public, Internal Use Only, or Confidential. Proper data classification helps keep the entire Trojan community secure. TrojanSecure.usc.edu.
#TrojanSecure PrivacyAwareness
📱 Don't fall for text scams.
A text from your boss or coworker asking for money, gift cards, passwords, or personal info? Stop and verify before you respond.
If you're unsure, report it to [email protected].
#TrojanSecure #USC #Cybersecurity #Smishing #TextScams
🔒 Protecting USC data starts with understanding it.
Know whether information is:
✔️ Public
✔️ Internal Use Only
✔️ Confidential
Data classification helps keep our community secure.
#TrojanSecure #USC #Cybersecurity #DataSecurity
🏠 Is your Wi-Fi router secure?
✔️ Change default settings
✔️ Use a strong password
✔️ Enable encryption
✔️ Disable remote access
Small changes can make a big difference.
#TrojanSecure #USC #Cybersecurity #WiFiSecurity
📞 Fake IT support calls are a common scam.
Remember:
❌ USC IT won't ask for your password
❌ USC IT won't send you to non-USC sites to install software
Verify before you act.
#TrojanSecure #USC #Cybersecurity #Vishing #Scams




















