IT Security at K-State
Browsing the web is more hazardous than you think. The K-State Office of Information Security
and Compliance work to help all K-Staters understand the importance of using good security practices
and common sense when they use their computers on the Internet.
IT Security Training Event
Periodically the K-State Office of Information Security and Compliance along with
the Security Incident Response Team hosts training events open to all system
administrators and computer users across campus. You can find information on all past
and future events at the event page.
The last IT Security Training event was
held on Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
in the K-State Student Union.
See all the presentations here!
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!
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