Computing systems — including desktops and laptops, networking equipment, cell phones, PDAs, and other mobile devices — store many kinds of personal and institutional data. From text messages to emails and contact lists, this data is often sensitive in nature.

For security reasons, beginning January 1, 2010, you will be required to register the wireless network card in your wireless device (the MAC address) to use the IU Secure wireless network. This will standardize registration on wired and wireless networks.

Your laptop and its data are valuable and a prime target for thieves. Follow these IU Information Security Office suggestions.

You can now download Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 11.0.5 from IUware Online for use on your personal computer. The new version fully supports Windows 7.

Check out these ten easy ways to make your computing safer.

Spammers send out millions of phishing emails trying to trick people into divulging passwords, personal information, account numbers, and more. They can make email and URLs appear as though they’re coming from IU.

Smart phones and PDAs open up a new world of security challenges. They transmit information in the clear. Find out how to secure yours.

Identity Finder software can help you find and protect personal information on your computers, thus helping you prevent identity theft.

Whether you’re using a computer assigned to you or one in a public space, make sure you log off before you walk away and leave it
unattended.

Social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook help you keep tabs on your friends and meet likeminded people. Learn how to keep your information safe.

The IU Knowledge Base (KB) is a collection of answers to common questions about IT services and applications at IU. Here’s an excerpt from the KB doc on computer security and the top three things you can do to protect your computer.

Spammers send out millions of phishing emails trying to trick people into divulging passwords, personal information, account numbers, and more. They’ll even try to make emails and URLs seem as though they’re from Indiana University.

Identity Finder recently released the Mac version of its security tool. Now both Mac and PC users in the IU community can better protect against identity theft.