IT Security at K-State
Browsing the Web is more hazardous than you think. The K-State IT Security Team wants to help all K-Staters understand the importance of using good security practices and common sense when they use their computers on the internet.
Did you know that just by visiting a website:
- Your computer can get infected with viruses, spyware and adware, pop-up links, and more.
- Your browser settings can be changed by hidden programs.
- Your personal data can be captured and used in identity theft.
What you can do
- Read before you click on anything. If you don't understand, don't
click.
- Be careful when downloading anything from the Internet. Many "free"
programs have hidden attachments.
- Use a good pop-up blocker, one that also prevents pop-unders from
hiding behind other windows.
- Verify a website is a reliable business. Before giving personal data,
check for a secure icon (padlock) and/or "https" in the address.
- Take a look through all of the IT Security pages so that you can be sure to be secure!
IT security training events at K-State.
The April 9th security event was a huge success. We would like to thank everyone who attended the event.
You can get PDF's of the slides of most of the presentation on the event page.
In response to the resounding turn-out from this session we have decided to offer another even on Monday October 5th.
Please mark your calendars for this all-day training session. More information will be made available as soon as we have it!
Recent e-mail scams
News and latest threats
Need help?
- For assistance and information on computer security issues, the first point of contact is the IT Help Desk:
785-532-7722 or helpdesk@k-state.edu.
- For other issues, contact IT security staff listed on the IT Security team page.