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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an annual campaign observed in October to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and promote best practices for online safety. It aims to empower everyone to protect themselves against cyber threats and foster a safer digital environment for all.

 

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness MonthNational Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an annual campaign observed in October to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and promote best practices for online safety. It aims to empower everyone to protect themselves against cyber threats and foster a safer digital environment for all. ... NCASM Tips
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Working or Learning Remotely?

There are new risks to consider with remote learning or remote working. Check out our survival guides for these scenarios to make sure you and your data are protected.

Working or Learning Remotely?There are new risks to consider with remote learning or remote working. Check out our survival guides for these scenarios to make sure you and your data are protected.... View the Guides
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Report an Incident

If you see something, say something. It’s important that you notify us if you are aware of a potential cyber security incident. We have a team of individuals that can help minimize damage and examine evidence.

Report an IncidentIf you see something, say something. It’s important that you notify us if you are aware of a potential cyber security incident. We have a team of individuals that can help minimize damage and examine evidence.... Report an Incident
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Secure your Device with Anti-Virus

New security threats to devices are coming out each and every day. You can help keep yourself and our campus more secure by installing Anti-Virus on your machine.

Secure your Device with Anti-VirusNew security threats to devices are coming out each and every day. You can help keep yourself and our campus more secure by installing Anti-Virus on your machine.... Check Out Symantec
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Phishing for Credentials

Have you received any phishy emails lately? DoIT does everything it can to keep annoying and dangerous phishing emails out of your inbox, however, a few do get through. Report them to phishbowl@stonybrook.edu

Phishing for CredentialsHave you received any phishy emails lately? DoIT does everything it can to keep annoying and dangerous phishing emails out of your inbox, however, a few do get through. Report them to phishbowl@stonybrook.edu... Learn About Phishing
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Goodbye Passwords, Hello Passphrases

As computing power becomes less expensive and more available, passwords are becoming easier to crack. In an effort to improve user account security, the Information Security Program Council (ISPC) has approved the use of passphrases for NetIDs.

Goodbye Passwords, Hello PassphrasesAs computing power becomes less expensive and more available, passwords are becoming easier to crack. In an effort to improve user account security, the Information Security Program Council (ISPC) has approved the use of passphrases for NetIDs.... Learn About Passphrases

Mission Statement

The Information Security Program brings people, process and technology together to manage cyber risk to Stony Brook University’s mission, and to protect all members of our community.

Success of the Program hinges upon our ability to:

Identify...

our most valuable assets, and the threats and vulnerabilities that expose them to high risk. 

Protect...

the members of our campus community and the data we have been entrusted with.

Detect...

attempted and successful attacks to our computing environment.

Respond...

to cyber incidents in an organized and effective manner while minimizing their impact.

Recover...

from successful attacks, thereby ensuring the institution’s further success.

Secure
Computing

Services that provide a secure computing environment for end users. Includes network security, system security, application security, etc.

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Consulting

Consultative services, training, eduaction, and awareness raising.


  

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Incident
Response

Services that respond to, remediate, and seek to prevent security incidents.

 

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