Advances in information technology have changed our daily lives.
Most faculty and staff members use computers to manage, share
and store a wide range of information. Because you have access
to information that is often personal and confidential, it is
important for you to know how to protect that information.
Security is the responsibility of all members of the University
community. What is the purpose of security awareness? The
purpose of awareness is to focus attention on security, creating
sensitivity to the threats and vulnerabilities of computer
systems and recognition of the need to protect data, information
and systems. What are some of the threats to information
security? - Password guessing - Accidental disclosure of
confidential information - Misuse of systems or networks - Abuse
of system privileges - Social engineering - Malicious viruses,
worms and Trojan horses from e-mails and downloaded files -
Theft of mobile devices (laptops, PDAs) that contain
confidential information Why is security awaren