Information Security Resources

General

Security Checklist > general security tips

Google Security & Privacy Checkup > ensure only you have access to your Google account

Password > select a good password

Phishing > what to look for when you receive an email phish

Working Remotely > VPN connectivity and tips for working out of the office

Zoom Security > tips on settings for your meetings

Encrypt and Protect Sensitive Information > password protect and encrypt documents for transit or storage

Sign Documents > electronic and digital signing of documents

Lock My Mac > enable the ability to lock your Mac when you are away

Downloads and File Sharing > what you should and should not do

Social Networking > how to be safe on websites like Facebook

Facebook > check your privacy and security settings

Shopping and Banking > how to be careful when managing your financial information

Traveling > what you should know when traveling

Mobile

Mobile Checklist > tips for mobile devices

FCC Smartphone Security Checker

Smartphone Security Checklist (pdf)
Mobile Security Guide for Health Information
Find My iPhone

Find My iPhone > locate iPhones, iPads, iPods, and computers
SeekDroid - find your Android

Software 

Anti-Virus Software Download

ONLY for current faculty, staff institutionally-owned computers and personal student computers.

OS updates - Windows | Mac

Microsoft Security Center

Security Essentials Safety Scanner

Web browser plug-in version checks

Qualys BrowserCheck
Oracle Verify Plugin

Web browser plug-in updates

Oracle Java
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Adobe Flash
Uninstall Java - Tool to remove Java
Disable Java - How to disable Java in your web browser

Public Resources

StaySafeOnline.org > National Cyber Security Alliance’s (NCSA) campaign for information security awareness

StopThinkConnect.org > Led by the NCSA, in conjunction with the private, government, and nonprofit sectors, campaign for information security awareness

LockDownYourLogin.org > Part of the Stop.Think.Connect campaign: Follow these six simple steps to gain peace of mind and more control over your online security

IdentityTheft.gov > FTC’s one-stop resource for identity theft information

Free Credit Report > FTC’s resource for privacy, identity, and online security