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Cybersecurity Resources

Cybersecurity is Everyone’s Responsibility

OIT’s Security Team works to protect the sensitive information of UA students, faculty and staff. You play a role in protecting our information. Review the resources below.

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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Follow these standards while affiliated with UA

bookPolicies & Guidance

These policies are mandatory while affiliated with UA

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Keep your guard up for cyberattacks

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It takes everyone to keep UA safe

bellReport an Incident

Use this tool to reach our security team

listSensitive Data Guide

Learn more about which tools to use

Protect Yourself

Keep your guard up for cyberattacks.

keyKeeper for Personal Use

A secure password management tool

shieldMalwarebytes for Personal Use

Simple and effective malware protection

bugMalware

software designed to harm a computer, network, or server

Protect UA

It takes everyone to keep UA safe.

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Cybersecurity Tips

  • Do not share sensitive data and do not share passwords.
  • Do not open email attachments, or click on links, from sources you do not trust.
  • Back up your devices regularly.
  • Keep your operating system, browser, and other software up to date.
  • Longer passwords are stronger passwords. We recommend 12 or more characters. 
  • Use multi-factor authentication, like Duo, for all of your online accounts. Gmail, Yahoo and iCloud all offer multi-factor authentication. 
  • Store passwords in a secure and encrypted environment like Keeper. 
  • Be smart with your smartphone. Enable secure access and have a password, pattern or biometrics to unlock your screen.
  • Beware of location tracking in your device.
  • Regularly review social media privacy settings to know who can see your information and posts.
  • Faculty/Staff should use the UA VPN to connect to the UA network when off campus. Do not access sensitive information over public WiFi.
  • Report phishing emails in Outlook.