The University of Colorado is a proud champion of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we appreciate everyone's participation in this month's activities.

Remember, you can still complete the Information Security Awareness Skillsoft Percipio course by Oct. 31 for a chance to win $100. Ten winners will be chosen at random and notified in early November.

Cybersecurity awareness is a daily task. Even though Cybersecurity Awareness Month is ending, you can still get involved by visiting CU’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month web page. 

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more widespread, it’s important to stay vigilant and informed about the risks involved when using AI. Do your part in protecting CU’s data and staying secure when using AI.

• Know campus policies and guidelines: You are responsible for understanding how to use AI tools effectively, safely, and within existing CU policies. Refer to the resources listed below for more information.
• Be cautious with your inputs: Most AI tools use the data you provide to learn, so do not share CU’s highly confidential or confidential data unless the tool complies with CU information security policies and standards.
• Be mindful of your online privacy: AI models often gather data from the web, so anything you share publicly could be accessible to these tools. If you wouldn’t post it on social media, don’t share it with AI.
• Be aware that cybercriminals use AI: Criminals can use AI to deceive you, such as creating deepfakes to mimic voices or images. They might use AI to impersonate trusted individuals, steal money, or spread fake, harmful content.
• Follow cybersecurity best practices: Given that AI is used by criminals, it’s more important than ever to use strong, unique passwords; enable MFA when possible; report phishing attempts, and keep your software updated.

In addition to these tips, be sure to review CU System’s AI Resources to learn which tools have been reviewed and are supported by UIS.