Information Security at Brandeis

Information is powerful, in the right hands or the wrong hands. Here are some things you can do to keep it in the right hands.

Security Alerts and Notifications

There is nothing to report at this time.

You can also follow the information security blog, mailing list, or Facebook page to get more information.

Reporting an Incident

If you feel that you are in any physical danger, call Brandeis Public Safety at 781-736-5000 (non-emergency) or 781-736-3333 (emergency) immediately. If you are not in physical danger, read more here about reporting an information security incident.

Policies

Protecting Confidential Personal Information

Brandeis takes protecting Confidential Personal Information (CPI) seriously. If you are a custodian of any CPI, please read how to protect it here.

Tips and FAQs

Here are some of the more important security tips. If you have some time, feel free to read more security tips and frequently asked questions.

Stay up to date

Out-of-date food can make you sick. Out-of-date software can let attackers make your computer sick. You should keep your Windows, Mac, or other computer up to date and reboot when asked to by updates.

Don't be fooled

If something seems strange, stop. Think about it. Are you being asked to run a program from a source you don't trust? Are you sure the person or web site you're talking to is who you think it is? Pay attention to unusual warning messages. If something feels wrong, it usually is.

If you're not sure, call the Brandeis LTS Help Desk or email us at security@brandeis.edu for a second opinion. A five-minute phone call can save you a lot of frustration later.

Howtos

Resources

Quote of the Week

November 17, 2009: A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. — Emo Philips

Contact

The information security group can be reached at security@brandeis.edu. Or you could contact a specific person.

This page was last modified on: Nov 17, 2009