We use the Internet at work, home, for enjoyment, and to connect with those close to us. However, being constantly connected brings increased risk of theft, fraud, and abuse. Universities, which are characterized by their openness based on academic freedom, are among the most widely attacked targets.
The University takes steps to ensure the security of our infrastructure and systems, but cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and everyone can take a few simple steps to make the Internet more secure!
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Secure UCSB Program
As a world-class institution, UC Santa Barbara is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our community, and the evolving digital landscape requires enhanced protections to secure sensitive personal, financial, academic, and research information. Secure UCSB is an initiative to invest in critical technology updates during the upcoming academic year to protect our campus from rapidly evolving cybersecurity threats.
