Purdue IT in Education (EdIT)

Information Security and Privacy

• Purdue Data Handling PowerPoint Overview (PPTX)
• Get Certified @ Purdue for Data Handling, FERPA, GLBA, HIPAA, etc.
• Cyber Security Tips from the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT)
• Viruses
  • Keep your computer(s) up-to-date with the latest anti-virus software.
  • About computer borne viruses
  • How to Avoid the Latest Virus Threat – fake AntiVirus software from the web
    
• Spy-ware
  • If your home computer is misbehaving and anti-virus software doesn’t find a virus, try scanning your computer for spy-ware.
• Spam
  • Use and monitor the Purdue spam filter technology (on by default).
• Identity Theft
  • If you suspect your personal information has been stolen, you may need to: request new credit card numbers, change your passwords, contact your financial institution, contact your employer, contact your school, etc., depending on the specific information that was stolen.
  • Federal Trade Commision
    • What To Do If Your Personal Information Has Been Compromised
    • Reporting Identity Theft
  • Social Security Administration
    • When Someone Else Uses Your Social Security Number
    • Social Security Administration Frequently Asked Questions
  • Credit Report Info
    • Credit Report FAQ
    • Credit agencies:
      • Equifax, (800) 525-6285, http://www.equifax.com
      • Experian, (888) 397-3742, http://www.experian.com (fraud alert process available online)
      • TransUnion, (800) 680-7289, http://www.transunion.com
• SecurePurdue
  • The SecurePurdue web site (includes links to resources, tips, etc.)
• Data back-up
  • Back up your data to prevent it from being lost due to equipment failure, catastrophic event, or theft.