If your computer is insecure, you are putting not only your own work at risk but also that of others on the network.
Following the steps outlined in this section will greatly improve the overall security of your computer. These are all measures that are mandated by the university’s baseline IT security requirements, and apply to all campus systems.
If you are in a Cornell department with technical support staff, always consult them about the preferred practices in your area. And, don’t forget to secure all operating systems on your computer – if you have a Mac that runs Windows, make sure you secure both.
"It would be convenient if we could solve security problems by installing a piece of technology, but the truth is that security is as much an issue of people and process as it is technology." —Diana Oblinger and Brian Hawkins, EDUCAUSE
