Safeguarding

Files on Your Computer

• Store and back up your files

• Protect against viruses

• See ITS' security tools and tips

Files You Share

• What you should know about file sharing

• Use SFTP (secure file transfer)

Your E-Mail & Internet

• Virus filtering is done for all mail sent to you at your @umich.edu address.

• MWireless is the new improved way to get wireless access.

• Secure your off-campus or wireless connections further using a VPN.

• SSH (Secure SHell) provides an encrypted connection to the Login Service and Statistics & Computation Service.

Yourself

• Learn about responsible use of electronic resources

• Use a good password, don't share it with anyone, and change it often

• Be aware of your privacy options

Protect yourself against abuses of computing:

• Compromised e-mail account

• Identity theft

• Phishing and suspicious e-mail

• E-mail harassment

If you become, or are concerned you have become, the victim of an abuse of computing, contact the IT User Advocate for advice and help.

Your Computing Environment

Report an IT security incident