New Technology ... New Risks
Safe Computing Practices
NEW!!
NKU IT is now able to provide students with Microsoft Forefront Antivirus software - free of charge! Antivirus is one of the most important tools for safe-guarding your computer, vital information, and personal data from the daily onslaught of viruses, malware, intrusions, and other forms of cyber threats. If you would like to download Forefront for use on your Windows-based personal computer, please visit our Anti-virus page for information and installation instructions.
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Technology continues to evolve at phenomenal rates, increasing productivity and advancing all forms of electronic communication and global interaction. Unfortunately, these changes are also accompanied by risks. New forms of media sharing, collaboration and social networking helps makes online communication fun and easy, but the risks and cyber crime are conforming just as fast. Viruses, worms, spyware, intrusions, phishing, identity theft, fraud, and other system vulnerabilities are increasing and changing on a daily basis.
Thank you for following safe computing practices, and learn more about how you can BE SAFE! in your use of technology resources here on our site. Change your password regularly, and use strong passwords.
- Information Technology Security Mission Statement -
Our goal is to support the central mission of NKU by assuring confidentiality, integrity, and intrusion protection for its data and information systems. In addition, we will protect and secure instructional, academic and administrative systems with technologically security-balanced systems and providing security awareness education to the NKU community.