Stay safe online – Cybersecurity Month 2025

The Security Unit and the Division of IT would therefore like to remind you of some basic advice on how to stay safe online.

At SLU, we handle large amounts of sensitive information. This is why it is important that we think about and take into account security aspects in our daily work. Here are four practical tips on how to improve your cyber hygiene, both at work and in everyday life:

1. Use strong passwords

The more characters a password has, the stronger it is. Password managers are a great tool to help you create and manage strong passwords for all your accounts.

2. Be vigilant for suspicious emails

Pay particular attention to external emails requesting personal information, such as login details. Never share sensitive information with unknown recipients. Always report phishing attempts or similar to support@slu.se.          

3. Enable multi-factor authentication

You often need more than one password to protect your most sensitive accounts. Using multi-factor authentication reduces the risk of being hacked. Enable multi-factor authentication for all sensitive accounts that offer it.

In 2026, SLU will introduce multi-factor authentication for all users. Do you want to start using multi-factor authentication now to increase the security of your account? Read our instructions on how to enable multi-factor authentication for your SLU account. 

4. Update your software

Check regularly that your software is up-to-date. The best way to ensure you have the latest updates is to let the software update automatically. 

More about Cyber Security Month and information security at SLU can be found at the following links:

ECSM (cybersecuritymonth.eu)

Why information security is so important - film from the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (English subtitles available)

Information security e-learning at SLU (requires AD login)