Live Q&A
2026 Security Awareness — Live Q&A Session with the ISO Team
A live question-and-answer session with UT Austin's Information Security Office covering the 2026 security awareness priorities, common phishing patterns, password and MFA best practices, and how to report incidents.
About this session
The Information Security Office hosts this open Q&A each year as part of UT's ongoing security awareness program. The session covers current threat patterns the ISO team is tracking, practical steps every UT community member can take, and answers to questions that come up most often in support tickets.
No slides, no scripts — just a direct conversation with the security team.
Topics the ISO team will address
- Most common phishing and social engineering tactics targeting UT accounts
- How to report suspicious emails using the Phish Alert Button
- Duo MFA setup and what to do if you lose access to your device
- Password manager recommendations and UT's stance on credential reuse
- What to do if you think your account has been compromised