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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Your Commitment Matters

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As Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to a close, we’re reminded that protecting our digital lives is a shared responsibility—and it starts with each of us.

Whether you're a student, faculty member, or staff, your daily choices play a vital role in safeguarding the University of Nebraska at Omaha's (UNO) data and systems. Cybersecurity isn’t just about awareness — it’s about taking action.

Commit to Cyber Safety

By following the Core 4 steps below, you help build a strong cyber posture for yourself and for our university community:

  1. Create strong, unique passwords for all your accounts and use a trusted password manager to securely store and manage your credentials.

  2. Enable multifactor authentication wherever available to add an extra layer of protection.

  3. Stay alert to and report phishing attempts, suspicious links, and fraudulent messages.

  4. Keep your devices updated – including your operating system, applications, and antivirus software – to ensure the latest security protections.

Cybersecurity Awareness Digital Badge

Take the final step toward earning your Cybersecurity Awareness digital badge by signing the Cybersecurity Awareness Pledge in Bridge using the buttons below:

For Students

For Faculty & Staff

Combined passing scores on the “Did You Know?” Cybersecurity Quiz and the “Catch the Phish” activity, you’ll earn a digital badge that can be proudly displayed on your digital profiles, email signature, or professional portfolio.

The badge is valid for one year and reflects your dedication to maintaining a strong cyber posture and helping protect our university community.

It’s more than just a badge – it's a statement that you take cybersecurity seriously and are doing your part to protect yourself and others.

Take the pledge. Earn the badge. Be cyber smart.