Cybersecurity Newsfeed

What is the Cybersecurity Newsfeed?

We are proud to present our new, in-portal Newsfeed: a cybersecurity social network!

Each week, along with Micro Training and Newsletter postings, the Newsfeed will be filled with a variety of supplemental, educational cyber content.

This exclusive, newsfeed-only content includes posts such as: infographics, security tips, and other engaging and interactive cybersecurity-awareness boosters.

Accessing the Newsfeed:

1. To access the Newsfeed, first log in to the Portal.
2. Click the "Newsfeed" tab on the left side column.
3. If you do not see Newsfeed listed on the left side column, inform your administrator that you'd like the Newsfeed feature enabled.

[Visual Description: A graphic illustrates the Newsfeed concept with sections for 'Learn...', 'Explore...', 'Interact...', and 'Grow...'. A user interface screenshot shows a profile named 'Carolina Jones' with a 'Newsfeed' count of '2'.]

Icons and Filters

The top right of the page features several icons:

• Terms of Use: Click the "Exclamation" icon ? to review the terms you've agreed to (if available).
• Notifications: Click the "Bell" icon ? to see post notifications.
• Dark Mode: Click the "Half-moon" icon ? to enable and disable Dark Mode (if available).

To filter posts:

1. Click the "Filter" icon ?️ to sort posts by categories such as: Favorites, Micro Trainings, Newsletters, Date published, etc.
2. Check off the content you would like to filter and select "Filter now".

To clear all placed filters and return to the "Whole Newsfeed View", click the "X" next to the filter icon.

[Visual Description: A screenshot shows the Newsfeed interface with a search bar and an 'Advanced Filter' panel. The panel allows filtering by 'Content' (Micro Trainings, Newsletter, Favorites) and 'Dates'. The filter icon is highlighted.]

Favoriting Posts

To favorite a post for easy retrieval:

1. If you see a post you would like to favorite, click the three dots (⋮) at the top of the post.
2. Select "Favorite" ⭐.

To find favorited posts:

1. Click the "Filter" icon ?️ at the top right of the Newsfeed.
2. Check off "Favorite".
3. Hit "Filter Now". Your Newsfeed will then show only your favorited posts.

To unfavorite a post:

1. Click the three dots (⋮) from step 1.
2. Select "Favorite" again. The star icon will change from filled (⭐) to outlined (☆), indicating it is no longer favorited.

[Visual Description: Two UI examples show a 'Favorited post' with a filled star icon and an 'Unfavorited post' with an outlined star icon.]

Searching by Hashtags (#) and @ mentions

Searching by Hashtags (#):

1. At the top of the Newsfeed next to the search bar, ensure the search dropdown menu shows the # icon.
2. Begin typing the hashtag you wish to search for.
3. If the hashtag is found in posts, the full text will appear in the drop-down menu. Click the text you wish to search.
4. Your Newsfeed will filter to show every post containing the searched hashtag.

Note: When searching for hashtags, you do not need to use a '#' symbol or spaces. For example, searching for "Microtraining" will yield results, whereas "Micro Training" might not.

Searching by @ Mentions:

1. At the top of the Newsfeed next to the search bar, click the dropdown menu.
2. Select "User".
3. Begin typing the name of the user you wish to search for.
4. From the provided drop-down names, select the one you wish to search for.
5. Your Newsfeed will filter to show every post by that person or containing an @mention of their name.

Note: You will only be able to search for employees within your company.

[Visual Description: Screenshots demonstrate searching by hashtag (e.g., #microtraining) and by user mention (e.g., searching for 'Wendy Smallfoot').]

Copying Posts

1. If you see a post you would like to share in its entirety, click the three dots (⋮) at the top of the post.
2. Then select "Copy Link" ?.

Note: The copied hyperlink leads to that specific post only. To view the post, users clicking the link must have access to the Newsfeed.

[Visual Description: A screenshot shows the 'Copy Link' option. A diagram titled 'THE SLAM METHOD' provides security advice for emails: SENDER (analyze email address), LINKS (hover before clicking), ATTACHMENTS (use caution), MESSAGING (watch for misspellings/odd phrasing).]

Viewing Other's Posts

• When you enter the Newsfeed, you will automatically see all posts sorted by most recent.
• You can scroll through these posts by keeping your mouse over the "post blocking" section and scrolling down.
• You can sort posts by clicking the "Sort By" dropdown and selecting "Most Recent" or "Last Activity".

Note: If your mouse is anywhere else on the page, you will only be able to scroll up and down the page, not through the posts. Your mouse must be over the "post blocking" section to scroll through the Newsfeed posts.

[Visual Description: A screenshot of the Newsfeed displays the 'Sort by: Most Recent' dropdown menu, showing options for 'Most Recent' and 'Last Activity'.]

Interacting with Other's Posts

• You can like another's post by clicking the "Thumbs Up" icon ? located below the post.
• Commenting on another's post will be available soon. For now, you can view any comments posted by your provider by clicking the "Speech Bubble" icon ? below the post.

Note: Only fellow employees within your company will see your name alongside any posts that you have liked. Conversely, you will only be able to see the names of fellow employees that have liked a post within the Newsfeed.

[Visual Description: A post is shown with interaction counts, including '2' for likes (represented by a thumbs-up icon) and '2' for comments (represented by a speech bubble icon).]

Taking a Micro Training through the Newsfeed

If you are enrolled in weekly Micro Trainings, in addition to receiving weekly email reminders about new releases, you will also be able to access the Micro Training and corresponding quiz directly through the Newsfeed.

1. Play the video.
2. Answer the quiz questions.
3. Then hit "Submit Quiz".
4. Your final score will then show below the video and count towards your ESS.

[Visual Description: A screenshot displays a 'Micro Training' module titled 'Vacation Scams'. It includes a video player (duration 02:14), 'Quick Tips' on researching rentals and hidden fees, and four quiz questions with answer options. A score of '75% Good Job' (3 out of 4 questions correct) is displayed.]

You're All Set!

We hope you enjoy the Cybersecurity Newsfeed. A community built around keeping everyone actively informed about the cybersecurity threats we all face.

More great features coming soon!