The Corporate Information Security Office recently hosted its fourth annual Cybersecurity Awareness Fair, titled “Welcome to the New Cyber Frontier.” Three prominent cybersecurity leaders spoke at the event:
n Jen Fox (from Dominos);
n Nick Merrill (from University of California, Berkeley); and
n Jim Meehan (from Verizon).
The speakers engaged attendees with cybersecurity insights from their respective industries. For anyone unable to attend in person, visit blue.usps.gov/cyber to view each presentation and a video from the event.
These experts shared tips that could help prevent cyber attacks. They are as easy as A-B-C(R):
n Always be aware of when you share organizational and personal information. Poor cybersecurity behaviors, such as sharing passwords or discussing sensitive information in public, can leave individuals and the Postal Service™ vulnerable to cyberattacks.
n Be on your guard and proceed with caution. Cyber criminals rely on the fact that humans have a natural desire to trust others. If something seems suspicious, report it.
n Careful! Cyber criminals prey on human emotions to manipulate or trick users into sharing valuable information.
n Report any suspected incident:
n By clicking the “Report to CyberSafe” button in your Outlook toolbar,
n By emailing CyberSafe@usps.gov, or
n By calling 866-877-7247.
Remember, these tips are not only relevant to your work environment — they can also protect your home and family.
For more information on managing the new cyber frontier, see Chapter 5 of Handbook AS-805, Information Security, at about.usps.com/handbooks/as805/as805c5_001.htm.
For general cybersecurity information, visit the CyberSafe at USPS® websites on Blue (blue.usps.gov/cyber) and LiteBlue (liteblue.usps.gov/cyber).
— Corporate Information Security Office,
Chief Information Security Officer
and Digital Solutions, 11-21-19
