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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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CyberStart

Try out CyberStart, the ultimate challenge for the ultimate problem solver. Do well and you could receive paid experience with cybersecurity professionals! 

CyberStartTry out CyberStart, the ultimate challenge for the ultimate problem solver. Do well and you could receive paid experience with cybersecurity professionals! ... View CyberStart
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Secure your machine 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 machine 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.

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Security Policy and Compliance

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