Cybersecurity Awareness Month is observed each October to promote safe, responsible use of technology and help our campus community recognize and respond to common online threats. Explore this page for practical guidance on protecting your accounts, devices, and personal information, as well as resources from previous Cybersecurity Awareness Month observances.
View our previous years' Cyber Security Awareness events below.
Starting October 1st through the 31st, click the Cyberbowl logo to participate in the Cyberbowl Quiz and compete against other UNC System universities. Check the Cyber Bowl score below!
See the current CyberBowl Score!
Click on the Shred It & Surplus logo to obtain the flyer for the event on October 31st from noon to 3:00pm.
Week / Level 1:
Topic: General Cybersecurity
Character: Cyber Punks
Newsletter: Don’t Become a Victim!
Events:
Thompson Breezeway Table - October 6, 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Week / Level 2:
Topic: AI Threats
Character: Dr. Deepfake
Newsletter: Artificial Intelligence, Security, and You
Events:
Thompson Breezeway Table - October 13, 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Week / Level 3:
Topic: Ransomware
Character: Enkryptor
Newsletter: Just One Click Could Cost You
Events:
- Thompson Breezeway Table - October 20, 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Staff Senate Presentation - October 23rd | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Faculty Senate Presentation – October 23rd | ⏰ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Week / Level 4:
Topic: Incident Reporting
Character: Doppelganger
Newsletter: Incident Reporting: A Vital Link in Our Security Chain
Events:
- Thompson Breezeway Table - October 27, 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Shred-It and Surplus Day - October 31, 2025 | ⏰ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
