IT Security
Safe Computing/Buckeye Secure
Info on general security topics, such as spam, identity theft, and how to protect your computer.- IT Security Framework
Details about recommended controls, including simple checklists and tools for network administrators and IT security professionals. - Training
Online training opportunities related to data security. - SecWOG
Information pertaining to the monthly OSU IT Security Working Group Meetings.
IT Security News
Subscribe to OCIO RSS FeedsTest your data privacy know-how in our crossword puzzle!
January 27, 2012
Data privacy is something that we all must embrace as part of our daily lives. From the way we pay for our groceries to the federal legislation efforts to safeguard online reputations, data privacy has a growing impact on our lives. The Office of the Chief Information Officer is taking part in this initiative, recognizing January 2012 as Data Privacy Month. Test your data privacy know-how and you could win a prize.
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Stay Tech-Savvy Without Risking Privacy
January 23, 2012
Data privacy is something that we all must embrace as part of our daily lives. From the way we pay for our groceries to the federal legislation efforts to safeguard online reputations, data privacy has a growing impact on our lives. The OCIO provides privacy tips and information to keep yourself, your family and our community safe... Read more at the full article: Stay Tech-Savvy Without Risking Privacy
Protect Yourself from Spammers and Hackers
December 2, 2011
Recently, the techniques used by hackers and e-mail spammers have gotten more and more sophisticated. While it’s obvious that a spammer sent an e-mail from a Nigerian widow seeking to transfer $10 million USD, sometimes things aren’t that clear. New scams seem to appear everyday and hackers are now turning to cold calling over the... Read more at the full article: Protect Yourself from Spammers and Hackers
Release of PGP Desktop 10.2 and Update Alerts
November 28, 2011
PGP Desktop 10.2 has been released by Symantec. The Office of the Chief Information Officer will enable PGP software update alerts on December 4. Notifications will be sent to each computer that has PGP Desktop installed alerting customers that an update is available. Affected Systems Microsoft Windows Mac OS X 10.5-10.7 Note: Mac OS X 10.4... Read more at the full article: Release of PGP Desktop 10.2 and Update Alerts
Have You Changed Your Password? My.osu.edu Brings Security, Functionality
November 2, 2011
More than 70,000 Ohio State faculty, students and staff have visited my.osu.edu to initiate their first password change, transitioning them to the new Identity and Access Management (IdM) System and contributing to the university’s efforts to consolidate disparate account management processes. The IdM Program’s foundation provides important security and identity management functions across the university... Read more at the full article: Have You Changed Your Password? My.osu.edu Brings Security, Functionality