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IT Security Awareness

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month!!

Everyone who uses a computer needs to understand how to keep their computer, data, and other electronic devices secure. The resources on this page are designed to provide practical, mostly non-technical information about IT security, as well as links to related policies, laws and other security services.

Check out our "Cyber Security at UC Santa Cruz" brochure for quick, easy ways to get started.


Security Awareness Resources

Top 10 List of Good Computing Practices: General good computing practices and pointers that apply to most people who use a computer

Minimum Network Connectivity Requirements: Information to help you understand what UCSC's Minimum Network Connectivity Requirements mean for you

Computer Security Training: Online and in-person computer security training materials and opportunities

Restricted Data Resources: Definitions and Resources Relating to Restricted and Confidential Data

PII Information Page: A separate web page devoted to Personal Identity Information (PII) for people who work with this particularly sensitive type of Restricted data

Outreach and Promotional Materials: A collection of materials used to promote security awareness at UCSC, including news articles and posters

Additional Resources: Additional UCSC and Non-UCSC resources relating to computer security and privacy that we hope you will find useful


Service Cost and Pricing All of the resources and services outlined on this page are available to the campus free of charge.
Service Levels If you would like to suggest changes to this service, have questions about the service, or would like to comment on the level of support you are receiving, please contact the Service Manager via the feedback form.

News News Security Awareness News
Email Scam Alerts
ITS Security News
ITS Newsletter

Getting Help
ITS Support Center
Online:
Request Help
ITS Support Center
ITS Frequently Asked Questions
Phone:
(831) 459-4357 (campus ext. 9-4357)
Email:
help@ucsc.edu
In-Person:
Kerr Hall Room 54
ITS Divisional Liaisons

If Something Goes Wrong

Report a computer security incident
A computer security incident is any attempted or successful unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse of computing systems, data or networks (including hacking and theft).

Identity theft resources
If you think you may be the victim of identity theft

General computer security help: See "Getting Help" box, above


Related Services and Links Key UC and UCSC Policy and State and Federal Legislation
UCSC Security Website
Anti-Virus Software: Sophos-faculty and staff | McAfee-students
Data Security Contract Language
Information from CERT about home computer security
Glossary of IT policy-related terms

Assessment Tools
IS-2/IS-3 Protection Matrix
IS-3 Assessment Template (Excel)
Security Issue Matrix (Word)


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