Information Security
Table of Contents
- Information Security News
- Tips for Home Computer Health and Security
- Password Security
- Security Policy
- Anti-Virus Software Information
- Security Resources
Status Updates
Network Groupshare Outage
Wednesday 5/8/2013 - 9:20 AM
Network groupshares are now available with the exception of public drive Z: which
will be available around Noon today. T&C Desktop has contacted and is working with
affected personnel to correct any workstations affected.
Tuesday 5/7/2013 - 05:26 PM
The following network groupshare drives are currently offline, G:\, H:\ and Z:\ drives. T&C Infrastructure is currently researching the issue. The next update is scheduled for 9:00 AM unless the issue is resolved before then.
Information Security News
View CI's Information Security Awareness blog where you can find helpful tips like our Security Awareness Tip of the Day! and secureCI, our monthly information security newsletter, to help keep your data and system secure.
Tips for Home Computer Health and Security
The following set of tips will help keep your home computer healthy and running smoothly, as well as reduce your exposure to viruses or other security breaches.
For Windows PCs (Windows XP, all versions)
- Run Windows Update frequently to make sure your computer is up-to-date
- To run Windows Update, go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
- Follow the instructions to scan your computer for updates and download the latest updates.
- To configure Windows update to run automatically, visit: http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/updates.aspx
- Microsoft patches are generally issued on the second Tuesday of each month.
- Install antivirus software on your computer
- Symantec Norton Antivirus is recommended
- Buy online through the CI Bookstore at http://www.csuci.bkstr.com/
- Configure your Firewall software
- Built in to Windows XP, but you must enable “Internet Connection Firewall”
- Instructions at: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/learnmore/icf.mspx
- Don’t open email messages from people you don’t know or trust
- This is most often how viruses spread and how people gain access to your computer.
- Also, do not open any files attached to an email unless you know what it is, even if it appears to come from a dear friend or someone you know. Many viruses can replicate themselves and spread through email.
For Mac PCs (OS X, all versions)
- Run Software Update to make sure your computer is up-to-date
- Go to the Apple menu and select “System Preferences…”
- Under the System category, select “Software Update.”
- Make sure the “Check for updates” box is checked, and specify the frequency in the drop-down menu. Check the “Download important updates” in the background box.
- Select “Check Now” to run Software Update.
- Software Update will show a list of updates available for your computer. Check which updates you would like to install and choose the “Install” button.
- Further instructions available at: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106704
- Install antivirus software on your computer
- Symantec Norton Antivirus is recommended.
- Buy online through the CI Bookstore at http://www.csuci.bkstr.com/
- Configure a Firewall on your Mac
- Instructions are available from Apple.
- Don’t open email messages from people you don’t know or trust
- This is most often how viruses spread and how people gain access to your computer.
- Also, do not open any files attached to an email unless you know what it is, even if it appears to come from a dear friend or someone you know. Many viruses can replicate themselves and spread through email.
Password Security
For information on password security, please see Password Tips.
Security Policy
Information security policy information can be found on the Policies and Procedures page and the President's Council page.
Anti-Virus Software Information
CSU Channel Islands recommends the use of Symantec Norton Antivirus for both Windows and Mac. Students may purchase antivirus software from the CI Bookstore.