Stay safe online this National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is the perfect time to think about cybersecurity and your online safety.
security News 
IU announces new communication system
IU has selected the Connect-ED communication service by NTI to provide a notification system that will be capable of reaching faculty, students, and staff on all eight campuses.
Download free security software and keep it updated
During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, UITS would like to remind all IU users to regularly download and update your security software.
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a nation-wide campaign to educate you about cyber threats and how to avoid them.
How long till your password is hacked?
The IU Information Security Office and UITS recommend switching to a passphrase if you haven’t already.
IU announces new communication system
Indiana University has selected the Connect-ED communication service by the NTI Group Inc. (NTI) to provide a notification system that will be capable of reaching faculty, students and staff on all eight campuses within minutes. The service, part of the broader “IU-Notify” initiative, will be implemented with limited capabilities in October, tested in phases through fall, and should be fully functional by the end of the calendar year.
The search for a system with these capabilities was part of a university-wide security review conducted after the Virginia Tech shooting incident.
LimeWire and BitTorrent are like cars
Protect yourself – download your music and movies legally.
Don’t fall for the Storm Worm greeting card scam
In a new attack referred to as the Storm Worm, hackers are sending out spam email messages suggesting that you have received an electronic greeting card from a friend, family member, or mate.
Top 10 rules of safe & responsible computing
Here are a few rules for being a safe and responsible user of technology resources at IU.
Time to renew campus housing computer registrations August 13
For security and accountability reasons, UITS expires registrations on the residential and Greek subnets annually before the start of fall semester move-in.
What will your passphrase be?
Passphrases offer you a chance to be more creative when securing your university information.
Beware of email “phishing” for information
Phishing is a form of fraud where email is sent out to collect your personal information and often looks like it comes from legitimate companies
Tips for keeping sensitive data secure
Faculty and staff responsible for maintaining sensitive data: A strong disaster recovery plan is essential.
