IT Security
 

Welcome to IT Security at VT

A Secured Computer Welcome to the Virginia Tech IT Security website, the gateway to protecting your computer. This site provides the University community with the links, tools, and resources needed to protect your network and data from break-ins and virus attacks. As well as providing detailed information about system access through Information Resource Management (IRM).

Getting Started

Whether you are a student or an employee at Virginia Tech, the links below will assist you in securing your network and computer.

 

Common Tools

News & Alerts

  1. **NEW** Phishing Email Alert - Click Here for Info
  2. Notice for password change sent to selected account holders .... See notice
  3. Check out the July 2008 issue of the IT Security Quarterly Hot Sheet
  4. For more information on how to handle sensitive information please click here.
  5. Download and learn about the VTnet CD here. A very useful resource for all users that is updated regularly.

 

 

 

Related Links

Acceptable Use of Information Systems at VT

Computing.vt.edu
The one-stop computing resource site for VT

Antivirus.vt.edu
Virus protection software and downloads

Answers.vt.edu
Knowledge base with answers to common computing questions

VA SCAN
Virginias Alliance for Secure Computing site

EDUCAUSE
Computer and network security web site

Virginia Tech Policies/Compliance

Contact Information

Report a Violation
Report all violations to abuse@vt.edu