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 FeedsPart 2 of the Switch to Authenticated SMTP, Legacy Server Turn Off
April 22, 2013
Last year OCIO announced a new SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) relay service as a part of the overall University E-mail Service, which provides improved security and performance. The new service replaced smtp.service.ohio-state.edu in December 2012. Now, as part of the transition to authenticated SMTP, any legacy SMTP servers not mitigated as of May 31, 2013 will be turned off as a security measure. After this date anything pointing to a legacy SMTP server will cease to function, including copier/printer/fax units.... Read more at the full article: Part 2 of the Switch to Authenticated SMTP, Legacy Server Turn Off
Updated Policy: Responsible Use of University Computing and Network Resources
March 26, 2013
The IT landscape changes constantly, so OCIO periodically updates its Policies to keep pace. Following the University Policy Process, we have recently updated the Responsible Use of University Computing and Network Resources Policy that defines accepted and ethical practices consistent with Ohio State's mission and values.... Read more at the full article: Updated Policy: Responsible Use of University Computing and Network Resources
Protecting Your Data with ZixCorp Email Security
March 23, 2013
Protecting the restricted data entrusted to the university and to The Ohio State University Medical Center is a critical part of the mission of IT@OSU. Last month we improved this protection by adding a new layer of security to email through ZixCorp. Email recipients do not need to do anything differently as a result of this change; however, select users may have begun seeing a footer that references Zix at the bottom of some emails as of March 1. ... Read more at the full article: Protecting Your Data with ZixCorp Email Security
Don’t Get Hooked! Hackers Latest Phishing Scheme Targets OSU
February 12, 2013
We all know that The Ohio State University will NEVER ask for your password via email, phone, or any other method. Everyone knows that if you receive such a message, you should report it to report-phish@osu.edu. The OSU community is aware that you NEVER reply to any email asking for your account information or other... Read more at the full article: Don’t Get Hooked! Hackers Latest Phishing Scheme Targets OSU
IT Community Affirms Commitment to Data Security with 2012 Security Conference
November 27, 2012
Cybercrime is frequently in the news, a topic everyone is aware of and most have taken action on, protecting personal information on our home computers. It is a type of robbery, and though the intentions of the crime have not changed, tactics have moved from in-person theft or con artistry to phishing e-mails, mobile device... Read more at the full article: IT Community Affirms Commitment to Data Security with 2012 Security Conference
