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Keep your operating system, antivirus software, and firewall up to date.
About Us
Information about the staff.
Cyber Awareness
Awareness remains one of the most effective methods of keeping your data, your computer, and even your IT systems safe. Each person has a duty to maintain an awareness of potential threats and safe practices while computing. Learn more about cyber security issues.Dealing with Data Exposures
Whenever Virginia Tech is notified of a (potential) data exposure, specific steps should take place to work with university officials to determine a course of action to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. more info
Educause Security Guide
The Information Security Guide www.educause.edu/security/guide is a compendium of information providing guidance on effective approaches to the application of information security at institutions of higher education.
Find_SSNs
Finding and protecting sensitive data can be challenging. FIND_SSNs is a tool developed to help discover sensitive data on systems. Find_SSNs searches for U.S. social security and credit card numbers. It may help individuals and organizations find sensitive numbers in files on computers.
Information Technology Risk
An important step in the risk assessment process is identifying the risks that might occur within your department.
IT Security Newsletter Archive
The IT Security Office is publishing a quarterly newsletter to discuss news and events in the world of VT IT Security. Below you will find the archives of the "IT Security Quarterly Hot Sheet". Newer items will be at the top with older items descending from there.
Phishing
Don't get hooked. Virginia Tech will never ask for you personal information through email.
Policies and Standards
Virginia Tech has many Policies and Standards related to IT.
Resources and Infomation
Information about the material and resources that the IT Security Office provides.
Risk Assessment
Risk assessments are an important part of protecting IT assets and information. The IT Security Office provides information and forms for conducting a STAR risk analysis.
Scanning Product Comparison
Comparison of Scanning Products
Social Network Safety
Who viewed your Facebook profile last night? Was it an old friend, a perspective employer, or worse.
Surplusing Equipment
Properly surplusing computers and electronic storage devices helps protect Virginia Tech data from being exposed. Learn more about how to properly surplus your equipment.
Using TrueCrypt
TrueCrypt is an open source encryption solution that is easy to use and works on Windows, Mac, and Linux. It can be obtained by visiting www.truecrypt.org and can be a useful tool to help protect Virginia Tech data.
Wireless Network Safety
Many public Wi-Fi spots are not secure and users should be aware of the risk.