Information Security Roadshow spreads awareness

Connection, education and empowerment in UC's cybersecurity landscape

The University of Cincinnati's Office of Information Security launched a series of 18 in-person sessions from January to April 2024, drawing nearly 350 attendees from the staff of various UC colleges and units.

Information Security Roadshow presentation in session.

People attend a roadshow presentation in session at the James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy. Photo/Lohitha Kolli

In today's digital age, information is power, and staying informed is crucial for security. Through interactive discussions on cybersecurity principles, incident stories and real-life examples, the Information Security Roadshow series aimed to equip the audience with knowledge on prevailing cyber threats, prevention strategies, how to report incidents and resources to stay informed and secure.

Positive reception

The participant survey results were encouraging, with 97% of respondents saying the material was clear and informative, 84% indicating they are likely to apply the knowledge and approximately 79% reporting an enhanced understanding of cybersecurity concepts.

Attendees gave positive feedback for the two presenters from the Office of Information Security. Security analyst Tiffany Wilson was noted for her engaging style: "Tiffiany was great! She was high energy and fun," while Deputy Chief Security Officer Matthew Williams was commended for his ability to present technical topics to a broad audience: "Matt did a great job, especially for those not well-versed in IT."

Looking ahead

While feedback was largely positive, attendees also highlighted a need for enhancements, including:

Virtual sessions to accommodate broader participation
Delving deeper into specialized topics including phishing, social engineering, password management and security around research and intellectual property
More tailored content for specific UC departments

This highlights the need for targeted content that meets the unique demands of different university departments. These insights will shape more tailored sessions, aligning with the roles and functions of the community.

The Office of Information Security also plans to expand its educational initiatives to include students and other UC community segments, ensuring that cybersecurity education is comprehensive and relevant to everyone.

Thank you

Presenters Matthew Williams (Deputy Chief Security Officer), Tiffiany Wilson (Security Analyst) and Jason Gerst (Director of Information Technology).

Left to right, Deputy Chief Security Officer Matt Williams, Security Analyst Tiffiany Wilson and Jason Gerst , director of IT at College of Education Criminal Justice and Human Services, pose for a photo at a Information Security Roadshow event. Photo/Lohitha Kolli

The Office of Information Security extends its appreciation to all the colleges and units that participated in the Information Security Roadshow series.

College of Allied Health Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences IT
UC Blue Ash College
Lindner College of Business
UC Clermont College
College-Conservatory of Music
College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies
College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning
College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services
College of Engineering and Applied Science
Graduate College
College of Law
UC Libraries
College of Medicine
College of Nursing
James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy
UC Online

Stay tuned

Visit uc.edu/infosec for insights and information on upcoming security events.

Featured image at top: Information Security Roadshow presenter Tiffiany Wilson. Photo/Lohitha Kolli

Raising awareness

For questions or comments regarding security education and awareness initiatives, reach out to infosec@ucmail.uc.edu.

This year, the university is celebrating the return of UC Serves – a day for staff and faculty to share the experience of intentional, focused service to the communities surrounding the University of Cincinnati campuses and beyond. The day of service helps connect UC with community neighbors and build stronger connections among university employees. UC Serves brings staff and faculty to the front lines in supporting UC’s institutional commitment to service and community impact in support of our local non-profit partners.

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