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IT Security @ Brown
ITSecurity@brown.edu

The IT Security Office in Computing and Information Services (CIS) is the central contact for all security-related issues at Brown University. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Security attacks that compromise a personal computer
  • Attacks that compromise Brown's computing systems or its network
  • Computing activities that do not comply with established policies, including copyright infringement, harrassment of others via email, breaching another's privacy, or capturing other users' passwords, as specified in Brown's Acceptable Use Policy

The Office serves as an advocate for utilizing security best practices in the electronic environment, directs all network security audits and tasks, and provides technical vision and leadership in support of the continued development of Brown's IT security architecture. In addition, the IT Security Office works closely with other IT staff, as well as staff from other university offices, to develop policies and best practices in support of the university's technology infrastructure.

For further assistance:

Featured Sites:

Secure IT logo Peruse our newsletter, Secure IT!
Get Control Get Control: Lose the Headache...Keep the Computer
Trainin.brown.edu  Sign up for a Protecting Brown Information class
Man peeping through keyhole Can you spot the safe site? Take this short quiz.
OnGuard Online What's your Phishing, Spyware and Spam Scam IQ?
Dictionary Check out the Security Dictionary (WhatIs.com)
Video Contest 2007 Security Awareness Video Contest winners

Software & Safety Tips:
Download AntiVirus/Security Software
RIAA Anti-Piracy Efforts
THINK: Facebook's Hidden Dangers
Deter, Detect, Defend: Avo/ID Theft
Phishing: How Not To Get Hooked
Brown Checklist for Protecting Information
Securing Your Networked Computer
Brown Spam Management

Policies & Forms:
Computing and Security Policies
Copyright @ Brown
Human Resources Policies & Practices -
Confidential Information and Software Piracy

IT Security Forms

Other Resources:
Microsoft TechNet Security Center
Apple Security Updates
Symantec "Threat Explorer" List

IT Security News:
CNET | eWeek.com | ComputerWorld
SANS Newsbites | EDUCAUSE Security News

Featured Security Product:
The CyberAngel®, available at the Computer Store, offers data protection, plus tracking and recovery services for your Windows PC.

Page Last Reviewed Monday, 14-Apr-2008 08:55:40 EDT by pfalcon