Launching DoIT's Cybersecurity Newsletter

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:31:53 -0500
cybersecurity, news, safety, security

Hello UMBC,

Cybersecurity isn't just a task for IT, it's a 24/7 commitment for our entire community. To help you navigate the ever-changing digital landscape, we are excited to launch the first edition of our cybersecurity newsletter.

In this inaugural issue, we dive into:

Phishing Defense: How to spot "too good to be true" offers and urgent scams.

Travel Safety: Keeping your data secure while researching or vacationing abroad.

Latest Threats: Why you should be wary of TikTok scams and "Quishing" (QR code phishing).

Policy Updates: Key changes to UMBC's Acceptable Use and Data Protection policies.

Read the newsletter attached!

Remember: If an email feels "off," it probably is. Forward suspicious messages to security@umbc.edu and help keep our campus secure.

Stay smart and stay safe!

- Stacy Cahill

Chief Information Security Officer

University of Maryland, Baltimore County