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November 07, 2009

Information Security

The IT Security Office's mission is to help maintain a safe and secure operating environment for University information technologies. The IT Security Office accomplishes this mission by providing administrative and technical services to help assure all information technologies used for teaching, learning, and service.

Phishing Emails

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a Consumer Alert  regarding  phishing emails preying on consumers concern over recent bank failures, mergers, and takeovers.

FTC CONSUMER ALERT: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt089.pdf

DIR CYBER SECURITY TIPS: Special "Phishing" Edition: http://www.dir.state.tx.us/security/reading/200810-2cybersec.pdf

 

Approved USB Flash Drives

 

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Computer Security Awareness Videos

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Is your computer secure? There are simple steps any computer user can take to help protect their computer from hackers, viruses, and other online threats.

 

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Don't be caught off guard by cyber bandits, watch this video to learn how to be prepared to fight against identity theft, viruses and more.

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