Hello First-Years!
We had just shared this week's newsletter from BCIT's Cybersecurity Corner in our recent email communication to the class today and wanted to share on our blog too! We also provided the first newsletter that we shared earlier this month back on July 1st prior to your first Barnard registration period, which you can find down below.
We will continue update the blog with further upcoming newsletters we share from BCIT over the next coming weeks. You can also find their newsletters complied on this document to view at your connivence as well, which will be updated!
Best,
The First-Year Team
(We hope that you keep up with your IT knowledge. Don't be like Patrick!)
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July 1st, 2026
Introducing the Cybersecurity Portal, which will be your go-to page for helpful cybersecurity resources, information on training, and an archive of past alerts and Cybersecurity Corner articles.
One topic well represented on the portal page is phishing. That is because phishing is one of the most common ways that cybersecurity attacks begin. Common indicators of a phishing email or text message include:
Increased urgency
An unexpected request for personal information
Unrealistic offers or requests
Generic signatures
Suspicious “From” addresses
Suspicious links or attachments
If you would like to learn more, you can check out these cybersecurity portal resources:
Barnard’s phishing simulation tests
Real phishes received at Barnard
How to identify the REAL Barnard login page
How to report phishing
For any questions, please reach out to Student Computing at help@barnard.edu or call 212-854-7172.
July 31st, 2026
Cybersecurity Corner
Job scams target college students more frequently than most people realize. You’re eager, you’re vulnerable, and scammers know it. Before accepting a job offer, check for these red flags:
Unofficial “sent from” email addresses. For example, emails that do not have a barnard.edu or columbia.edu domain could be suspicious.
Emails with an offer too good to be true. Trust your instincts. A high-paying job with little work without an interview process is likely a scam.
Job postings that do not follow Barnard or Columbia standards
Learn more about recognizing phishing scams or protecting yourself from identity theft. For any questions, please reach out to Student Computing at help@barnard.edu or call 212-854-7172.
