Keep important data secure when working on or off campus.
Antivirus Software and Malware Protection
Guarding systems against malicious software tools is a key to protecting
the integrity of important data. Learn about the various
antivirus
software used on campus and that you can use on your own.
Data Encryption
To help protect sensitive data from falling into the wrong hands,
encryption technology is
available on university-owned computers.
File Storage and Backups
Secure, network-based storage resources
are available and should be used to store any important teaching and
research data.
Phishing
Scams
Learn how to identify and dispose of
junk e-mail that could
compromise security of your account and your data.
Remote Access to the Campus Network
Access campus computing resources from anywhere in the world using a
number of remote computing tools.
Direct Access for
university-owned Windows laptops gives you seamless
access to network file storage and other on-campus
resources.
Remote Desktop clients are available for most
popular operating systems and make it easy to
remote-control a Windows computer on campus.
VPN for Windows, Mac, and Linux lets you create a
secure link between your remote computer and the campus
network, whether you are using a university or
personally-owned computer.
Reset your Password
Your SSO/e-mail password must be changed every six months to help ensure
the security of your data. You can also change it online at any time.
Surplus and Computer Disposal
Special
handling is required of computer equipment that has reached eand-of-life
and is ready for disposal.