Security Orientation

This page contains information about the computer security orientation program for new faculty and staff.

The campus Security Office is pleased to offer a Security Orientation for new faculty and staff. Attendees will learn about how to secure their computers, IT security policies, how to protect sensitive University data, and how to protect their personal identity information. The Security Orientation runs about one hour and individual units can schedule an orientation just for their staff.

Topics covered

Topics that will be covered include:

  • How IT works on the Urbana campus
  • Urbana campus passwords
  • Appropriate use
  • Maintaining your computer
  • Protecting sensitive data
  • Identity theft

Dates, times, and locations

Campus-wide security orientations will take place on:

  • November 3, 2009, Illini Union Bookstore Building Room 514 (2:00 pm - 3:30 pm)
  • December 9, 2009, Illini Union Bookstore Building Room 514 (10:00 am - 11:30 am)
  • January 7, 2010, Illini Union Bookstore Building Room 514 (1:00 pm - 2:30 pm)
  • February 12, 2010, Illini Union Bookstore Building Room 514 (10:00 am - 11:30 am)
  • March 8, 2010, Illini Union Bookstore Building Room 514 (2:00 pm - 3:30 am)
  • April 6, 2010, Illini Union Bookstore Building Room 514 (1:00 pm - 2:30 pm)
  • May 5, 2010, Illini Union Bookstore Building Room 514 (10:00 am - 11:30 am)
  • June, 10, 2010, Illini Union Bookstore Building Room 514 (2:00 pm - 3:30 pm)
  • July, 9, 2010, Illini Union Bookstore Building Room 514 (10:00 am - 11:30 am)

Registration

Register for a General Security Orientation

For more information or to schedule an orientation, contact the campus Security Office at securitysupport@illinois.edu

The campus Security Office, located in the Office of the CIO, works with units across the campus to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of electronic resources, services, and data at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In addition to deploying technologies that proactively prevent security threats such as viruses, denial of service attacks and spam, we strive to prevent future threats by stressing adherence to University policy, and educating individuals on proper security practices to secure sensitive data. Please visit http://www.cites.illinois.edu/security for general security information.

Orientation materials

If you are unable to attend one of our orientations, or you simply would like to review the materials that were covered at the orientation,CITES Security has made online versions available:

Orientation Presentation (zip file containing PowerPoint presentation, graphics, and two QuickTime movies embeded in the Power Point)

Easy Guide to the Acceptable Use Policy (pdf)

Spotting Phishing Attempts (pdf)

Useful Reference Links