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The Student News Site of Biola University

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SGA Rundown: Cybersecurity tips and Christmas cheer

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Senators deliberate Boba Bake and discuss artwork controversy.
Hannah Larson, Staff Writer December 2, 2021

Updated Dec. 3 at 4 p.m.  Director of Information Security Anthony Valentino shared his team’s efforts to protect student data with the Senate on Thursday. He explained that hackers target universities because of the wealth of student information available. Valentino said that Biola’s Information...

Information Security promotes cybersecurity amid rising digital threats

Biola's information security creates strategies to fend off digital threats.
In light of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Information Security encourages students and faculty to be responsible with their online presence.
Sophia Silvester, Freelance Writer October 19, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 17, 2019). With cybersecurity threats on the rise, colleges and universities around the country have seen an increase in data breaches. An attack at the university level could result in massive data loss, which corresponds to massive financial...

Eight steps for college students to stay cybersecure

Here are some tips for college students to stay away from cyber threats.
Amid cybersecurity awareness month, college students should learn to be aware of internet viruses and hacking.
Lauren Sorenson, Freelance Writer October 18, 2019

College students are often easy targets for hackers and scammers. With cybersecurity awareness month upon us, here are eight helpful tips for students to stay safe.  Keep all of your devices updated with the latest software in order to avoid viruses, malware and potential hackers. According to...