Information Security Advice (ISO § 6.1.2.f, § 8.2.2)

The following is provided to assist BGSU students, faculty, staff, and the public with the protection and safe handling of information on computer systems and the University network.

Subject Advice

Identity Theft
Digital Copyright
Email Security
Legislation
Phishing
Spam Filtering
Spyware
Virus Protection
Web Browser Security   -  Microsoft.com
Windows Update

Risk Management Advice

Security is not a shortcut, patch, technology, law, or luck. Security is not someone else's responsibility.

Security results from disciplined individual and community efforts to actively manage foreseeable risks to acceptable levels.

The following resources help focus and organize advice based on your role and risk management practices:

For BGSU Faculty, Staff, and Student Employees
For BGSU Students and Employee Home Systems
For the General Public