Security & Privacy
Start here to find out how to protect your privacy
and keep your information and Penn's data safe.
General Security &
Privacy Information
Security Web Site
- Comprehensive information about securing
personal and institutional data and computers, including
checklists and advice on issues such as spam.
Information
Security Brochure - A compilation of important security information
and usage tips.
Privacy
Web Site - Comprehensive privacy information,
including information about Penn's privacy
initiatives and identity theft.
Policies - University
security & privacy policies.

Computer Viruses & Worms
Virus Protection
at Penn - An overview of ISC's comprehensive
virus protection program.
Virus
Alerts - Information about recent viruses.
Anitivirus Software
for Macs - Site for obtaining software, documentation, and related
information.
Anitivirus Software
for PCs - Site for obtaining software, documentation, and related
information.
Antivirus
Software for Servers - Download links and
installation instructions.
Tips
for Protecting Against Viruses - How to
protect your system and your data.
Windows Update Service (WAUS) formerly
Software Update Service (SUS) - on-campus service for downloading security
patches for Windows OS.

Authentication
& Kerberos
PennKey & Password
- Registering, resetting, using, and protecting
your PennKey and password.
Secure
Passwords - How to create a secure password.
Kerberos Security
- Setting yourself up to use Kerberized applications
at Penn.

Additional Data Security
Topics
Data
Backup - The BackItUp service provides backup of network-connected
computers and workstations.
Secure Share - Service for exchanging sensitive information securely (for faculty and staff).

Security & Privacy
Contacts
To Report
a Computer Virus
To
Report Electronic Harassment or Security Incidents
To
Raise Privacy Questions or Concerns
To
Report Copyright Infringement in the Electronic
Environment
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