A collection of IT knowledge pertaining to Security

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Authorized Network Devices Policy

Authorizing devices to use on the S&T campus network. Purpose is to protect devices from deliberate or inadvent abuse.

Protect your data during international travel - Loaner Laptop Program

Protecting your data (e.g., research, intellectual property (IP), university data) while traveling is the most important preparation you can do. IT security defines three categories of technology needs for your trip to make computer and data preparations before you depart. The technology categories are determined by the travel locations and the data the data access levels and data types.

Responsible Use of AI Tools

This article provides guidance for faculty and staff on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including large language models (LLMs), in institutional work. It outlines key risks, compliance considerations, and approved usage to help protect sensitive data and ensure accurate, appropriate outcomes. Chat GPT, CoPilot, Claude, Open Claw, etc.

Security Incident Reporting

Information Security Incident reporting is the process of collecting and reporting suspicious, inappropriate, or unauthorized activity related to University electronic systems and data. This includes but is not limited to suspected account abuse, data theft, data loss (such as loss of a thumb drive with sensitive information), and system security breaches.

Spyware

Spyware usually consists of a small program that is installed on your computer without your knowledge. It is used to track your online activity, compile that data, and then send the information to a third party over the Internet. Malicious websites are notorious for attempting to install spyware on the computers of unsuspecting web surfers.