Cyber Security Awareness

Cyber Security Month 2026

Sophos Home

Sophos Home is a free antivirus and cybersecurity solution available to faculty, staff, and students to help protect personal Windows and macOS computers. It provides real-time protection against viruses, malware, ransomware, and other online threats, helping keep your devices and personal information secure whether you're at home or on the go.

Visit Sophos Home

Dashlane

Dashlane is a secure password manager that helps you create, store, and autofill strong, unique passwords across your devices. It also securely stores passkeys, payment information, and other sensitive data, making it easier to protect your online accounts and improve your overall cybersecurity. Your University account also comes with a VPN subscription, 5 family accounts, and Dark Web monitoring for up to 5 personal email addresses.

Students can get started by following the link here to create their account. Faculty and staff should look for their Dashlane invitation email in their inbox to activate their account. If you cannot find the invitation, please contact the IT Help Desk for assistance.

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CyberBowl

Cyber Bowl is an annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month competition held October 1–31, where UNC System schools compete to see which institution can achieve the highest participation rate. Participants complete a short 5-question cybersecurity quiz, and the school with the largest percentage of its total population participating earns bragging rights as the Cyber Bowl champion.

View our previous years' Cyber Security Awareness events below.