The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is a federal government agency that coordinates cybersecurity efforts and education in the United States, working with other federal government agencies, state agencies, public sector, business, and private citizens to lead the effort to enhance the security, resiliency, and reliability of the cybersecurity and communications infrastructure. (CISA, 2020). The agency was created by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018, implemented in November 2018. The agency releases guidelines for various audiences, and we encourage the Lubbock and surrounding community to review relevant materials for you and your organization:
| Audience | Title |
|---|---|
| Small Business | CISA Cyber Security Essentials for Small Business |
| K-12 Education | K-12 School Security Guide |
| General Public | STOP. THINK. CONNECT. |
| Law Enforcement | First Responder |
| Faith Based Organizations | Faith Based Organizations – Houses of Worship |
| General Public During Pandemic | Coronavirus |
The TTU IT Division recommends the following cybersecurity practices to protect yourself and your organization:
- Verify the legitimacy of any email solicitation by contacting the organization directly through a trusted contact number;
- Do not click on links contained within an email, unless you are certain of the sender's identity and expecting the information;
- Do not open attachments, unless you are certain of the sender's identity and expecting the information;
- Delete and do not reply to any suspicious or suspect emails, text messages, and voicemails;
- Update your desktop, laptop, and/or mobile device anti-virus software; and
- Keep current on critical system updates: