Security: Using the Internet Safely
This page contains links to security-related topics.
Before You Connect
Before You Connect
Before you connect to the campus network, there are a few things you'll need to do to help keep your computer virus free.
Checklists for Securing Your Computer
Detailed guidelines for securing your computer, divided by operating system.
Security for Everyone: What You Can Do
What you can do to protect yourself and your data.
Securing Popular Internet Applications
- Secure email
- Preventing spam
- Online purchasing
- Skype
- Social networking sites (Facebook, MySpace, etc.)
- File sharing
- Instant messaging
- Google Desktop
Attend a Security Event
Security Orientations
Attendees learn about how to secure their computers, IT security policies, how to protect sensitive University data, and how to protect their personal identity information. Provided by CITES Security.
Identity Theft
Home Wireless Network Security
Preventing Spyware and Viruses
Viruses and Spyware: How to Protect Yourself
Transferring Data Securely
Secure Academic Collaboration
Tips for researchers, instructors, and students