IRT Security is here to help you. In addition to keeping the School of Medicine networks secure and operational, we also provide you the tools to ensure your own computer security, and support you in case of a security incident.

By educating yourself now about strong computer security practices, you're taking the first step in preventing computer problems. Below, find the resources explaining the need for strong computer security, and the tools you can use to protect yourself and your information.

News:

New Tips & Information on Cloud Computing

Have You Received a Suspicious Text or Voicemail?

Updated Tips On Securing iPhones and other Mobile Devices

Tools and Info

• Why You Need To Secure Your Information — about the rules and regulations governing the use of sensitive information.
• Information Privacy and Security Policies — Stanford-specific policies regarding computer usage, SUMCnet and HIPAA.
• Information Security Blog — updates on the latest email scams and viruses, network issues, and other security news.
• How To Secure Your Information — how to encrypt your computer, back up your information securely, and send secure files and email.
• VPN — on using the University VPN service.
• MedSecureSend — on using Stanford Medicine's secure file transfer service.
• Encryption — instructions for protecting the sensitive information that may be stored on your computer.
• Cloud Computing — on cloud-based services and which ones are IRT-approved.
• Research and Security — help with creating a data security plan for your grant proposal.

I Need Help!

• Report an Incident — the steps of reporting security incidents, as outlined in the Administrative Guide.
• I think I've Been Hacked — who to contact if your computer has been hacked.
• What is a DMCA Notice? — the correct procedures to follow if you receive one.
• Email Security — email IRT Information Security Services directly.
• Contact Information Security — Information Security team members, as well as their email addresses and other contact information.

 

If you have any questions, ask. You can also send us an email at [email protected] [irt-security lists.stanford.edu], or call us at 725-8000 (option 4). Even if your question isn't about computer security, we'll be happy to help you find the answer.