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Fastclasses – Working securely

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Whether you work with personal data, financial data or other information, it is always important to handle information with care. By following a few simple steps, you can contribute to the university's digital security. Sign up for one or more fastclasses. Save the dates in your diary...

This series covers three topics: Cleaning up your mailbox, Recognising and reporting data breaches, and Recognising and reporting phishing.

In a 15-minute online fast class, you will receive practical tips which you can apply immediately. Click on the Teams link for the session and you will be admitted to the meeting. There is no need to register. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to ask questions to the privacy and security experts who are giving the fast class.

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Recognising and reporting data breaches

Have you received an email containing confidential information that was not intended for you, seen personal data in a system that was not intended for you, or do you suspect that criminals have stolen data in some way (e.g. through phishing)?

During this fastclass, you will learn to recognise data breaches and know when it is important to report a breach. Spoiler: always!

  • Wednesday, 5 November 2025 – 4:00 p.m. (Dutch) - link
  • Wednesday, 5 November 2025 – 4:30 p.m. (English) -  link
  • Thursday, 4 December 2025 – 1:00 p.m. (Dutch) - link
  • Thursday, 4 December 2025 – 1:30 p.m. (English) - link

Recognising and reporting phishing

Criminals use phishing to try to hack into your device in order to steal your data and possibly gain access to the university's systems. The days of phishing emails with spelling mistakes are over. By using AI and data found online, cybercriminals can make targeted attempts to lure you into a trap.

This fastclass shows you how to recognise phishing and why it is important to report it.

  • Thursday, 6 November 2025 – 3:30 p.m. (Dutch) - link
  • Thursday, 6 November 2025 – 4:00 p.m. (English) - link
  • Monday, 1 December 2025 – 3:30 p.m. (Dutch) – link
  • Monday, 1 December 2025 – 16:00 hrs (English) - link

Cleaning up your mailbox

What you don't have can't be stolen. A locked cabinet or tidy mailbox helps protect (sensitive) data. In the fastclass “Cleaning up your mailbox”, you will receive tips on how to clean up your mailbox efficiently, but you will also learn what you should keep (retention periods and archiving). Tip: Also fun to follow with your teammates.

  • Wednesday, 5 November 2025 – 12:00 hrs (Dutch) –  link
  • Wednesday, 5 November 2025 – 12:30 hrs (English) – link
  • Wednesday, 3 December 2025 – 12:00 p.m. (Dutch) – link
  • Wednesday, 3 December 2025 12:30 p.m. (English) - link

A fastclass is intended for Radboud University staff, but most of the tips are also applicable to students.

RADje (rood figuurtje) in basishouding

Want to learn more?

See Knowledge security, information security and privacy for general information or see “Tips for working safely”. 

Contact information

For questions about information security, please email IB-Awareness [at] ru.nl (IB-Awareness[at]ru[dot]nl) or contact the privacy or security expert at your faculty or division.

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Information & Library Services

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Tips for working securely

See what you can do to work securely and to protect your information and that of the university from malicious people.

Reporting a data breach or security incident

A stolen phone, data breach, virus infection, phishing email, or other type of IT security incident? Report it as soon as possible.

Suspicious emails or ‘phishing’

If you receive an email from an unknown sender asking you to share information, be alert. It could be phishing; this is an attempt to defraud by way of a digital scam.