Identity, Access, and You: Leveling Up Your Cybersecurity Game at Yale and at Home

What does airport security have to do with protecting your online identity? 🛫💻 

Plenty, actually. 

In this episode, we chat with Dan Tinari from Yale’s Information Security Office, who breaks down identity and access management (IAM) in a way that actually makes sense—and might even make you smile. 😄

Whether you're logging in at Yale or keeping your personal accounts locked down, this episode is packed with simple ways to level up your digital defenses.

Here’s what you’ll take away:
🔐 What identity and access management really means (hint: it’s more than just passwords)
🛂 Why Dan compares IAM to airport security—and how it helps everything click
👀 How to spot social engineering, phishing, and sneaky spoofed sites
⚠️ The growing threat of MFA fatigue and how to avoid falling for it
🧠 Why a skeptical mindset is your best defense in an AI-fueled world
🛡️ Easy wins: strong passwords, MFA, and the power of least privilege

Ready to Take Action? Here Are 3 Easy Ways to Level Up:

1. Review your passwords 🔑
   Do you reuse passwords across accounts? Take a few minutes to check—and change—any duplicates. Whether it’s a strong password or a passphrase, unique is key.
   💡 New to password managers? Check out this helpful overview from PCMag to explore your options.
   
   
2. Visit Yale’s Protect Your Identity page 🕵️‍♂️
   It’s full of practical tips to help you guard your digital identity. Start building stronger cyber habits today.
   
   
3. Join our Hit a Cyber Home Run Challenge! ⚾
   From April 21–May 23, build your cyber muscles as part of a team of four. Learn more and sign up by Friday, May 2 to join us. Compete for fun, swag, and bragging rights! 

In a world where threats are constantly evolving, protecting your digital identity is more important than ever. 

By embracing simple habits like strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and understanding the principles of identity management, you can stay one step ahead of cyber risks. 

Listen to this episode, apply these easy-to-follow tips, and take control of your online safety—because it only takes a few small steps to make a big difference. 

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