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The IT security archive contains more topics and previous security issues.

IT security staff

  1. SIRT, K-State's Security Incident Response Team
  2. IT security officer: Harvard Townsend, harv@k-state.edu, 785-532-2985
  3. Departmental security contacts
  4. K-State Police, 785-532-6412, police@k-state.edu

Security channels

IT Security at K-State


PowerPoint presentations from the IT Security Training Event Wednesday, Oct. 31, are available on the program schedule page.

News and latest threats

  1. Security tip of the week
  2. USB flash drives pose security risk
  3. Why fast patching is important
  4. OfficeScan 8.0 released by Trend Micro
  5. Today's Microsoft patches require reboot
  6. Update Mozilla applications to patch security vulnerabilities
  7. Protecting credit card information at K-State
  8. Don't send credit card information in e-mail
  9. Anti-spyware recommendations for Windows Vista
  10. New Trend Micro OfficeScan won't support old Windows versions
  11. Winners of student computer security video contest
  12. Danger from "dmtelecom.net" spams?
  13. Threat: New Windows exploit hitting campus (April 2007)
  14. Threat: Beware of malicious IE7-update hoax (April 2007)
  15. Beware of Internet cafes as you travel
  16. Threat: Credit Union phishing scam nets few victims (March 2007)
  17. Threat: Botnet exploits unpatched computers at K-State (March 2007)
  18. Windows Vista Security Guide
  19. Carefully plan your Windows Vista strategy
  20. Guidelines for mobile device security effective Jan. 16
  21. Threat: Thefts of technology equipment on campus (January 2007)
  22. 2007 SIRT Roundtable schedule
  23. Threat: Hackers targeting Microsoft Word vulnerabilities (December 2007)
  24. Threat: Laptop thefts (ongoing)

Blocked computers

K-State blocks network access for any computer found to be compromised or vulnerable to security threats. If you suspect your computer is blocked, follow these steps:

  1. Check the blocked hosts page (requires eID/password from on-campus site).
  2. Review the K-State Procedure for Removing Compromised Computers From the Network.
  3. Repair the security problems with your computer.
  4. To restore network access after your computer has been repaired:

Basic security practices

  1. Follow K-State's basic security practices to safeguard your computer, e-mail, data, identity, and finances. This applies to security for Windows, Macs, and other systems.
  2. Read the new Guidelines for Mobile Device Security.
  3. Read the security tip of the week.

Security resources

K-State's IT security resources include:

  • Latest alerts, software updates
  • Security procedures
  • Security resources for departmental contacts
  • Websites recommended for K-Staters
  • Training and presentations
  • Websites for security professionals

Need help?

For assistance and information on computer security issues, the first point of contact is the IT Help Desk, 785-532-7722, helpdesk@k-state.edu. For other issues, contact IT security staff listed in the right sidebar.