Information Technology Security at UVa

Secure Your Computer

• Requirements for Securing Electronic Devices
• Choose Strong Passwords
• Get Free System Updates or Free Vendor-Supplied Updates for Windows XP/Vista
• Get a securely preconfigured computer: DCI program | Premium Desktop
• Get Security Software
  • AntiVirus/Symantec (Norton): Windows| Macintosh OS X
  • AntiSpyware/Windows Defender
  • SecureCRT (Telnet)
  • SecureFX (SFTP)
  • Fugu
  • Identity Finder
  • Secure Deletion Shredder
  • Encryption
• Protect your Home Computer
• Home Network Security
• Learn about Personal Firewalls

Know Your Rights and Responsibilities

• Responsible Computing at UVa
• Security Responsibilities
• Privacy:
  Student data | Personnel records | Electronic communications and files
• University Computing Policy Digest
• Electronic Data Removal
• Computer Ethics

Have a Security Problem?

• Report a Security Problem
• Suspicious Email Currently Circulating at UVa & Security Alerts | Subscribe via RSS

Learn More

• Responsible Computing Tutorial for Faculty and Staff
• Responsible Computing Tutorial (part of the account activation process)
  • Students
  • Faculty & Staff
• EDUCAUSE Security Awareness Award-Winning Videos