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 Identity Management Services (IMS).

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* - Hackers join Facebook, MySpace rush. - Click Here
  2. Identity Theft tips from the Attorney General's Office - Click Here
  3. You can read the new edition of the IT Security Office Newsletter by clicking here.
  4. Memo Regarding the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and Infringement of Copyright - 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