To help us all to protect the data we handle, we are continuing our compulsory information security awareness training for all UK-based staff.

Cyber security continues to present a significant threat to universities, with several UK universities suffering significant cyber security incidents this year, impacting their key operations .

At the university, our security team block an enormous number of phishing emails and attacks on a daily basis. We have also been upgrading our cyber security controls, but everyone has a role to play in keeping our data safe.

This week (W/C 28 November 2022) all staff will receive an email from “UoN Information Security” with a safe link to the training modules.

There are two modules covering the topics: Phishing emails, and Protecting Data. The total viewing time is about 10 minutes for each module.

Each topic will help you understand your role in protecting our data, advice on what to do if you receive a phishing email, and where to get help.

The modules can be watched separately or together and each one ends with a quiz.

The training is compulsory for all staff at our UK campuses and the modules will be available to complete until Tuesday 28 February 2023.