This October, as the digital leaves turn and the air buzzes with the byte of autumn, the University of California San Francisco IT is thrilled to participate in the UC Cybersecurity Awareness Month (UC CAM) celebration. We invite you to dive into the world of cybersecurity with a series of enlightening and engaging events and contests. Spearheaded by the National Cybersecurity Alliance, Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a nationwide initiative that UCSF is proud to sponsor. Together with other UC campuses, we’re gearing up to enhance your cyber knowledge and strengthen our collective defense against digital threats.
 

Why Participate?

Every click, share, and download shapes the security landscape of our university and hospital. By joining our activities, you’ll gain invaluable insights into protecting your personal information and our shared digital ecosystem. Whether you’re a learner, faculty, staff, or part of our extended community, there’s something for everyone!

Click here to view additional information about each of the UCSF Events and a link to the events happening at many of the other UC Campuses

Featured Events at UCSF:

Understanding IT Security Incident Response: Protecting Our Organization Together

October 2, 2025, 10:00 AM
Kickstart the month by learning how to report a cyber incident at UCSF. Cybercrime continues to rise globally, causing trillions of dollars in damage each year. To help prevent cybercrime, everyone at UCSF is responsible for properly reporting suspected cybersecurity incidents in a timely manner.  

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Introducing the Federated Research Data Steward (FReDS) Program

October 23, 2024, 2:00 PM
This session will include an overview of the required compliance steps for obtaining data for research and what contractual and compliance documentation is required for external research data sharing.

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From IS-3 to a Spooktacular Risk Registry

October 30, 2025, 10:00 AM
UCSF’s Data Security Compliance team delved into the shadows of IS-3, mapping it to ominous security frameworks and weaving in the spectral guidance of NIST 800-221 to confront chilling policy gaps. With the specter of external reliance exorcised, IT Security fortified its defenses against lurking risks, conjuring connections, summoning standardized risk language, and taming chaotic risk data into a hauntingly updated registry.

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Phish Alarm Reporting Contest Winners Announced!

October 31, 2025, 10:00 AM
Celebrate the vigilance of our community members who have excelled in reporting potential phishing threats. The five people who report the most potential phishing messages using the Phish Alarm button between August 1, 2025, and October 31, 2025, will be recognized as Phish Alarm Champions with an official certificate, and one person will win a $50 Amazon Gift Card. 

To learn more about how to report a phish, go to phishalarm.ucsf.edu.

UCSF CAM Flyer Contest Winners Announced

October 31, 2025, 10:15 AM
Celebrate our community members who promoted UC CAM. The person who places the most UCSF CAM flyers in UCSF-approved locations (e.g., designated cork boards in break rooms, hallways, etc.)  will be recognized with a UCSF CAM Champion official certificate and a $50 Amazon Gift Card. Document your postings with photos and send them to [email protected] for entry. ‌Link to flyer (must be logged into Office 365).

Accessibility and Inclusion

UCSF is committed to inclusivity and accessibility. All our events will feature live, automated captioning in Zoom to accommodate our diverse participants. If you require any specific accommodations, please get in touch with Esther Silver at [email protected].

Join Us!

Stay Safe, Stay Secure, and Happy Cybersecurity Awareness Month!