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Technology Security and Compliance
The Technology Security and Compliance (TSC) division of UTS is responsible for the development and maintenance of the university's information technology security policies. This division works collaboratively with other UTS divisions as well as with all university departments to implement appropriate procedures and policies for an effective university-wide IT security program. TSC also manages university software license agreements and contracts.
Security Awareness Tip of the Month:
Don't plug in a "found" USB drive! Criminals often conveniently lose a flash drive or disk, counting on a person's natural curiousity to plug it into their computer and see what's on it. Often these disks are loaded with malicious software that is set to self load onto the unsuspecting person's machine as soon as it's plugged in. Beware next time you see that free flash drive in laying around in the parking lot.
For other security awareness tips, visit the SANS security awareness tip site.
Randy Troy
Director, Technology Security and Compliance
Pope John Paul II Center
260-399-7700x6019
Current Employees can now purchase Adobe Software
Adobe has extended its campus agreement purchase rights to current employees. Employees can now purchase selected Adobe titles at low student prices!
February 2007 - 'Hit-Man' Phishing Attempt
An email phishing attempt has recently resurfaced which uses a hit-man scare tactic to extort money from recipients. The email message states that the sender has been hired to "terminate" the recipient unless a specified amount of money is sent.
November 2007 - IT Security Policy Changes
New sections on Remote Access, Mobile Computing, and Wireless Networks were recently added to the security policy. Please take the time to review these changes.
Password COMPLEXITY REQUIREMENTS - Now in Effect!
In response to recently passed Indiana laws regarding information security, Campus Computing has begun to develop policies, procedures, and education to put USF in line with new regulations. One of the first steps in this process was a revision to our password policy.
