Best Practices guide

Our Best Practices Guide summarizes the most important things you need to know about keeping yourself, your technology and your information safe and secure in an increasingly complex and technologically driven world. . . . more . . .

Virus Protection

We all know that keeping ourselves up to date is important, but how can we make it easy? . . . more . . .

Patching your Computer

Learn how to update your computer, no computer science degree necessary. . . more . . .

Information Security and Identity Theft

What can I do to protect myself from hackers and unscrupulous individuals? How can I make sure that my computer at work is secure from prying eyes? What are my responsibilities as a Vassar College employee? . . . more . . .

Sharing Files with myself, friends and colleagues

Vassar offers several methods for storing files in accessible places but it is important to be aware what differentiates ethical and unethical uses of these resources. . . . more . . .

Backing up Data

What does CIS recommend to back up my work files? How should I archive my work-related information? . . . more . . .

Firewalls

What does CIS recommend that I use to protect my computer at home and at work? Should I use the operating system built in firewall or is there a particular recommendation that we should follow? . . . more . . .

What is spyware and Malware?

If your PC is really slow and has trouble interacting with the internet, you may have a sneaky application stowed away on your computer. Spyware comes with many "free" applications available on the internet and they prey on unsuspecting consumers. . . . more . . .

Spam

A simple rule of thumb is that if you don't know the person who is sending you an email, be very careful about opening the email and any file attached to it. . . . more . . .