Security Guides
Security Matters Guides
These guides and resources cover various topics to help students, staff, and faculty be at the top of their cybersecurity game, and protect their important data. This page includes topics such as passwords, emails, spotting scams, and staying safe online. This page is updated with new resources regularly.
The Basics:
- Security Checklist - at Work and at Home
- (StaySafeOnline.org) | video 1:17
Passwords and Authentication:
- Tip Sheet - Multifactor Authentication
- Strong Password Tips & Advice
- (faculty, staff, and student employees)
Email:
- Tip Sheet - Phishing
- Five Ways to Spot a Phish
- How Phishy is That Email? (interactive)
- Report Phishing or Spam [] []
Devices:
- Keep Your Software Updated PDF
- Keep Your Browser Updated PDF
- (NSA)
- (FCC)
Scams:
- (FTC resource)
- (FTC resource)
- (FTC resource)
- (FTC resource)
- (FTC resource)
Identity Theft:
Social Media:
Policies and Compliance:
Visit page to read the applicable policies for online safety. Have questions about complying with data standards, such as FERPA, HIPAA, and GDPR? Visit the Data Privacy & Compliance office!