IS Security SpiderBytes

Published Date(s): 9/1 | 9/3/2026
Title: UR Data Security (Mandatory Training)
Message: Available now (and accessible in the link provided). This mandatory training is part of UR’s Cybersecurity Awareness & Education Program and focuses on the university’s data security policy. The course will help you better understand data security and the shared responsibility of protecting university data.
 
The training course is now available through Workday Learning.
Users will have until Monday, October 26th, 2026, to complete the required training
 
Total Runtime - 5m 26s
 
Learning Objectives
- Identify the four types of data classifications.
- Identify and protect sensitive data.
- Apply data security best practices.
 
This training supports UR’s ongoing efforts to strengthen security awareness and stay SpiderSecure.
Website Link: https://sl.richmond.edu/Kw

Published Date(s): 9/28/2026
Title: MFA Fatigue Attacks (Optional Training)
Message: Available now (and accessible in the link provided). This optional training is part of UR’s Cybersecurity Awareness & Education Program and focuses on how attackers can find ways to bypass MFA security. This course will inform users of MFA fatigue techniques and how to recognize them.
The training course is now available through Workday Learning.

Total Runtime - 3m
Learning Objectives- Understand what MFA fatigue attacks are- Know how to avoid falling for MFA fatigue attacks 

This training supports UR’s ongoing efforts to strengthen security awareness and stay SpiderSecure.
Website Link: https://sl.richmond.edu/KY

Published Date(s): 9/29/2026
Title: 2026 SpiderSecure Challenge
Message: Get ready, October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! IS Security will be inviting the UR community to participate in the 2026 SpiderSecure Challenge.

What: Complete the 2026 SpiderSecure Challenge and be entered into a raffle
Where: Online ( link provided in email )
When: Receive an email ( to your richmond.edu account ) on Thursday, October 1st and have until October 31st to complete
Why: To learn about cybersecurity-related tips to help you become more SpiderSecure
How: On Thursday, October 1st, faculty, staff, and students will receive an email from IS Security.
Faculty and staff will receive a link to take a SpiderSecure assessment (5 questions)
Students will receive a link to a SpiderSecure course (3 mins)

If you don’t receive this email please reach out to infosec@richmond.edu
Raffle & Prizes: (3) Faculty & Staff members AND (3) Students will be selected to receive a prize.
Website Link: https://sl.richmond.edu/KL

Published Date(s): 10/1/2026
Title: SpiderSecure Scavenger Hunt Kickoff
Message: Information Services (IS) Security team is kicking off Cybersecurity Awareness Month with a SpiderSecure scavenger hunt.

Who: UR faculty, staff, students
What: SpiderSecure Scavenger Hunt
Where: Spiderbytes (via email)
When: Thursday, October 1st to Friday, October 30th
Why: To highlight SpiderSecure events and tips for October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
How: Look out for SpiderBytes from IS Security and collect all (4) embedded hexadecimal codes.

Prizes: The first student and first faculty or staff member to email all (4) codes to IS Security (infosec@richmond.edu) will each receive a prize.

IMPORTANT: Submission of codes can can begin NO earlier than 8 AM EST on Monday, November 2nd, 2026.
Website Link: N/A

Published Date(s): 10/1/2026
Title: You can now begin …
Message: You can now begin the 2026 SpiderSecure Challenge. Faculty, staff, and students will have received an email today (10/1) from IS Security to participate in the 2026 SpiderSecure Challenge.

What: Complete the 2026 SpiderSecure Challenge and be entered into a raffle.
Where: Online ( link provided in email )
When: Receive an email ( to your richmond.edu account ) on Thursday, October 1st and have until Saturday, October 31st to complete
Why: To learn about cybersecurity-related tips to help you become more SpiderSecure.
How:
Faculty and staff will receive a link to take a SpiderSecure assessment (5 questions)
Students will receive a link to a SpiderSecure course (3 mins).
If you don’t receive this email please reach out to infosec@richmond.edu
Raffle: (3) Faculty/Staff members AND (3) Students will be randomly selected to each receive a prize.
Website Link: https://sl.richmond.edu/KL

Published Date(s): 10/6/2026
Title: October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Message: October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The University of Richmond joins other institutions of higher education in raising awareness of the vital role cybersecurity plays in a protecting the UR community. Throughout the month we will be communicating awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and exercising good cybersecurity hygiene. Even more, we will hosting a number of SpiderSecure events, including a Cybersecurity Awareness Fair, the 2026 SpiderSecure Challenge, and a SpiderSecure Scavenger Hunt.
SpiderSecure Code#1 - 21 53 70 69
Website Link: https://is.richmond.edu/infosec/events/ncsam/index.html