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The mission of the Information Security Office is to support the goals of Marshall University Information Technology by assuring the availability, integrity and confidentiality of information. A major part of this mission involves investigating computing system intrusions and increasing information security awareness at Marshall.
Monthly News from SANS
Keep an Eye on Windows’ Security Icons
The icons in the Notification area (located on the Taskbar usually near the lower right corner of your desktop) provide important information about the security of your computer. Pay particular attention to the icons for Windows Update, Windows Security Center, and your security software. Full article Scams and Hoaxes
Purdue University Warns Organizations of .com Email Scam Alarmist Swine Flu Emails Bell Canada Phishing Scam. Full Article Security Newsbytes
“Dirty Websites” Pose Biggest Security Risk The 100 most dangerous sites on the web are propagating an average of 18,000 different pieces of malware, according to leading security software maker Symantec. While 48 of the top 100 worst are adult-themed sites, others featured diverse topics, ranging from deer hunting and catering, to figure skating, electronics, and legal services. Full Article Microsoft and Apple Security Updates
Microsoft and Apple provide free security updates for their software products. Windows: Microsoft issues patches for all Microsoft products on the second Tuesday of each month as well as out-of-cycle patches on any day of the month. Read More Watch Information Security Video
This is winning entry in the Security Awareness Video Contest sponsored by the EDUCAUSE/Internet2 Computer and Network Security Task Force and the National Cyber Security Alliance. |