Category : Information Security

As part of our ongoing commitment to safeguarding personal information, the Information Security Department reminds the KAUST community to follow secure data handling practices whenever...

The Information Security Department reminds the KAUST community to remain vigilant against voice phishing (vishing) attacks and fraudulent phone scams. Cybercriminals are increasingly using phone...

As many of you know, in reference to our previous announcement, earlier this month, the IT Department engaged with stakeholders across KAUST as part of...

The Information Security Department reminds the KAUST community to remain vigilant against fraudulent phone calls and messages from individuals falsely claiming to represent government agencies....

As part of our ongoing cybersecurity awareness efforts, the Information Security Department will soon deploy a new Windows lockscreen to university-managed devices. The update will...

The Information Security Department encourages the KAUST community to adhere to best practices when working out of office to ensure the protection of KAUST data...

Dear KAUST Community, KAUST Information Security teams have identified a noticeable rise in highly sophisticated phishing campaigns targeting individuals through email. These scams often impersonate airlines, embassies,...

Saudi Arabia’s Personal Data Protection Law (“PDPL”) protects individuals’ personal data, guarantees specific rights, and defines the obligations entities must fulfill to comply with its provisions. Our Personal...

Cybersecurity and data privacy awareness program 2026: now live  Protecting information at KAUST goes beyond technology. It relies on informed people, good practices, and shared...