University Computing Services - Computer Security



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The primary focus of the unit is to provide the services, policies, procedures, and resources required to insure the safety and security of Ball State University's information technology services, infrastructure, resources and teaching and learning environment.

Ball State University's Office of Information Technology Security And Policy provides an array of proactive security and incident-response services designed to protect the information assets of of Ball State University. Security consulting services, proactive vulnerability assessment, intrusion detection and preventions services, security benchmarking, establishment of best-practices and procedures for information services development and deployment are examples of the services provided. Additionally, the unit promotes awareness of computer and network security related issues affecting the University through an ongoing awareness campaign.

Do Not Release Your Password
Students and employees are urged not to respond to e-mail messages asking for passwords and other personally identifiable information. No BSU employee is authorized to ask for your password, and you will never be asked to provide your password for any reason in a response to any e-mail or other communication from the University. MORE...

Easy Part-Time Job
A new spam e-mail throughout the U.S. offers receipients an easy, part-time job. MORE...

Facebook Banner Ad Exploits Known MDAC Vulnerability
On vulnerable machines the banner ad on Facebook will run an adware installer. MORE...

Storm Worm Authors Turn to YouTube
ll Ball State University computer users should be aware of a new and dangerous security threat which arrives via e-mail and encourages the user to review a clip on YouTube. MORE...

Malicious E-Mail Disguised as Electronic Greeting Card
All Ball State University computer users should be aware of a new and dangerous security threat which arrives via e-mail. At least one computer on campus has already been affected. The messages may take several forms but most commonly appears as an notification that someone has sent a "greeting card." MORE...

iPhone Update
The iPhone is not currently compatible with enterprise e-mail systems such as the one used here at Ball State University. MORE...

Better Business Bureau Scam
A phishing scam is currently in circulation which targets the Better Business Bureau (BBB). MORE...

Ten Percent of Web Pages Hold Malware
According to research from Google, 10 percent of web pages contain malicious code. MORE...

Enhanced Spam Filtering
After requests from all across campus, consultation with the appropriate University Senate committees, discussions at all levels and the responses from a campus wide survey which overwhelmingly requested spam filtering, UCS has implemented enhanced spam filtering. MORE...

Windows Vista Guidelines for Securing Your PC
Windows Vista automates the processes that help maintain the health and security of your PC MORE...

Aunt Edna E-Mail from Postcards.com

E-mail Report - Not legitimate

How Long Do I Have to Move My Web Account to iWeb?

Legitimate Security Notices

How To Display Full E-mail Header Information

Is Using A Credit Card for On-Line Purchases Safe?

Keeping Your Symantec Antivirus Software Current

Why Am I Getting E-mails With Attachments Named DELETED0?

Safe Practices for Online Social Networking

Loren Malm
Assistant Director Security, Policy, Systems and Assessment
Location: RB 237
Phone: (765) 285-2001
FAX: (765) 285-1797

BSU Wireless Login Page Undergoes New Design
The BSU wireless login page recently underwent design changes, although the functionality of the page remains the same. MORE...

Windows Defender
Microsoft Windows Defender is a free program to help protect against spyware. MORE...

Password Do's and Don'ts
Passwords are the keys to access personal information you've stored on your computer. Protecting your password isn't just luck. You have to exercise caution in protecting yourself. MORE...

Top Eight Cyber Security Practices
The National Cyber Security Alliance's Top Eight Cyber Security Practices are practical steps you can take to stay safe online and avoid becoming a victim of fraud, identity theft, or cyber crime. MORE...

Award Winning Student Videos
Watch the winning videos of the 2007 Computer Security Awareness Video Contest. MORE...

Safe Internet Access
When browsing the web, it is important that you are doing so securely. MORE...