Cornell IT Security Resources

Security information for everyone at Cornell

• 12 Steps toward Securing a Windows or Macintosh Desktop Computer
• Tips and Guidelines
  • NetID Theft
  • Secure Your System - vulnerable or infected computers may lose network access
  • Warning about E-mail and Viruses - use caution with attachments
  • After a malware attack: Rebuilding your system is the safest road to recovery
  • Open Shares not acceptable on Cornell networks
  • Privacy tips for e-mail ... the web ... computer labs ... cell phones
• Security Software at Cornell
  • Symantec AntiVirus
  • Anti-spyware software
  • Firewall software
  • Spider (scans your computer for social security or credit card numbers)
• Virus/Vulnerability Alerts
• Identity Management: NetIDs, Password Security, Authentication, and more

Security resources for network and system administrators

• New Cornell IT Security Requirements
• Procedures for Reporting Security Incidents | Investigating Data Loss
• Recommended Security Practices for Cornell Departments and Units
• Data Security Guidelines and Methodologies
• Preparing Cornell for Computer Security Incidents Involving Loss of Sensitive Data
• Network Firewall (formerly Edge ACL) Service: restrict traffic into individual subnets
• Open-source Forensics Tools (Spider)
• 10-Space IP Addressing
• Administrative Account Password Best Practices
• Media Destruction Best Practices - new June 2007
• Open Mail Relays: policy and procedures
• Open Web Proxies
• Seminars, e-mail lists, and links for more information

About Cornell's IT Security Office
Cornell IT Security Office Public Key - download this to verify signed communications from the Security Office if you use PGP

Where to Report Problems Security incidents, including virus infections, system compromise (hacking), denial of service, or unwanted connections (scanning or probing): security@cornell.edu Cornell computer policy violations, including inappropriate or commercial use of resources, password sharing, software piracy, chain mail, pyramid schemes, fraud, and forgery: abuse@cornell.edu For help removing a virus, ask the CIT Contact Center (HelpDesk)

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