{"id":14687,"date":"2020-09-08T11:28:24","date_gmt":"2020-09-08T16:28:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/it\/?p=14687"},"modified":"2020-09-08T11:31:17","modified_gmt":"2020-09-08T16:31:17","slug":"fall20security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/it\/2020\/09\/08\/fall20security\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall 2020 Welcome Back IT Security Advisory"},"content":{"rendered":"

This message to all students, faculty and staff has been approved by Jon B. Cutler, Chief Information Security Officer<\/strong><\/p>\n

As we start the fall semester, we remind you of the important role which you have in the cyber security of Marshall University. Please review a few key steps listed below which you can take in protecting your information and devices:<\/p>\n

Be cautious of suspicious e-mails, phone calls or text messages.<\/h2>\n

These should be reported to the IT Information Security team via the e-mail address phishing@marshall.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you see something, say something.<\/h2>\n

If you believe a campus resources is at risk or has been compromised, please contact the IT Service Desk at 304-696-3200. Indicate that you are requesting assistance with an information security incident or concern and if your report is urgent. Your information will be escalated to the IT\u00a0Information Security team.<\/p>\n

Have a backup plan for your important data.<\/h2>\n

Marshall students, faculty and staff have access to 1TB of personal file storage through their Marshall OneDrive account. See www.marshall.edu\/it\/onedrive<\/a> for details. Contact your department IT service provider or IT Service Desk to discuss options for protecting institutional data.<\/p>\n

Take advantage of multi-factor authentication (MFA).<\/h2>\n

Use multi-factor authentication to assist in protecting your MUNet account from fraudulent activities. Visit www.marshall.edu\/it\/mfa<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n