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IT Security Awareness Resources

Everyone who uses a computer needs to understand how to keep their computer, data, and other electronic devices secure. Members of the UCSC community are also responsible for familiarizing themselves and complying with University policies, procedures and standards relating to information security.

The resources on this page are designed to provide practical, largely non-technical information about IT security. Also included are links to related policies and laws and other security services.

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


Security Awareness News
Email Scam Alerts
Top 10 List of Good Computing Practices This Top 10 List provides general good computing practices and pointers that apply to most people who use a computer.

Also see our "Cyber Security at UC Santa Cruz" brochure for a printer-friendly version of the Top 10 List along with other tips and resources.

Minimum Network Connectivity Requirements Information to help you understand what UCSC's Minimum Network Connectivity Requirements mean for you.
Training Security awareness training is an important part of UCSC's IT Security Program. ITS provides a number of on-line and in person computer security training opportunities including:

  • New Employee Orientation
  • Computer Security Self-Paced Tutorials
  • Intro to Computer Security (classroom training)
  • Other Specialized Training Resources

Resources Relating to Restricted and Confidential Data ITS has compiled a resource page for people who work with restricted and other types of confidential data.

A separate web page devoted to Personal Identity Information (PII) is also available for individuals who work with this particularly sensitive type of Restricted data.

Additional Resources Additional UCSC and Non-UCSC resources relating to computer security that you may find useful.

Check out our Outreach and Promotional Materials page for a collection of materials used to promote security awareness, including:

  • National Cyber Security Awareness Month
  • Cyber Security Posters
Getting Help For questions or additional information:
ITS Support Center
Online:
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ITS Support Center
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Phone:
(831) 459-4357 (campus ext. 9-4357)
Email:
help@ucsc.edu
In-Person:
Kerr Hall Room 54
ITS Divisional Liaisons

Reporting Computer Security Incidents A Computer Security Incident Is:
Any attempted or successful unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse of computing systems, data or networks (including hacking).

Immediately report suspected computer security incidents & breaches to your supervisor and the ITS Support Center. If no one is available to receive your report, contact the ITS Security Response Team at security@ucsc.edu

Any suspected theft of UCSC-related computing equipment should be reported to the UCSC Police Department, and to the local authorities if the incident occurred away from campus. Be sure to let the campus police know if the missing equipment contains sensitive information.

Policy Policies form the foundation of any security infrastructure. Policies define how all members of the UCSC community need to approach security, and how certain situations will be handled.

Key UC and UCSC Policy and State and Federal Legislation

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

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

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.


Page updated: June 25, 2009 Request Service | Change Log | Getting Help | Catalog Feedback