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Guidelines For Preventing Accidental Data Exposure | IT Security Office | Appalachian State University
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View text only version. Skip to main content. Skip to main navigation. Guidelines For Preventing Accidental Data Exposure. Many individuals at Appalachian State University have job duties that require regular access and use of confidential data. Unfortunately, in the course of using this information it only takes one minor accident like an unintended email attachment, lost device, or misplaced printout to cause a major issue for the Appalachian community. Understanding What Constitutes Confidential Data.
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Data Encryption | IT Security Office | Appalachian State University
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View text only version. Skip to main content. Skip to main navigation. What Is Data Encryption? What Issues / Risks Are Related To Data Encryption? Because access to encrypted data is dependent on your key (see above), it is possible that if you lose your key you may lose access to your data. For this reason it is very important to consider how you might securely backup and protect your encryption key when considering encryption. Why Would You Want to Encrypt Your Devices Or Files? Encrypting Windows 7 PC.
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Training and Awareness | IT Security Office | Appalachian State University
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View text only version. Skip to main content. Skip to main navigation. FOR FACULTY / STAFF. What is Identity Theft? Protect Yourself From Phishing Attempts. And see actual phishing messages. Received by students, faculty and staff. One Page Data Classification Cheat Sheet. Information Security Tips for Faculty and Staff. Guidelines for Preventing Accidental Data Exposure. Protect Yourself from Tax Refund Fraud. Information Security Tips for Students. Protect Yourself from Tax Refund Fraud.
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Office of Information Security (OIS) Services | IT Security Office | Appalachian State University
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View text only version. Skip to main content. Skip to main navigation. Office of Information Security (OIS) Services. OIS helps the University maintain compliance with federal law, state law, UNC standards, and contractual obligations related to the secure management of information assets by:. Overseeing the establishment of policies, standards, and guidelines. That define University responsiblities and practices for secure information management. Providing technical compliance consulting. We test web ap...
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Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft Refund Fraud | IT Security Office | Appalachian State University
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View text only version. Skip to main content. Skip to main navigation. Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft Refund Fraud. Identity Theft Refund Fraud. While taxpayers are not financially liable for fraudulent returns, the time and effort in responding to this common form of tax fraud can be considerable; Additionally, experiencing this type of fraud often implies that your identity information has been collected by criminals. In 2013, over three million fraudulent refunds issued. For electronic filing...
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IT Security Liaisons | IT Security Office | Appalachian State University
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View text only version. Skip to main content. Skip to main navigation. The ASU Information Security Policy. Specifies the requirement for establishing security representatives from colleges and units that manage and maintain manage their own Information Technology services and solutions. These security representatives, known as Information Security Liaisons (ISL) serves as the unit liaison with the ITS Office of Information Security regarding security-related matters and activities. Must be able to commi...
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Policies and Guidelines | IT Security Office | Appalachian State University
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View text only version. Skip to main content. Skip to main navigation. To help quickly locate information, we've created summaries of the most important security policies and standards. The summaries only cover key elements of these policies and standards. If you need more detailed information, you should refer to the full documents given as links provided in the tables below. INFORMATION SECURITY POLICY SUMMARY. Jump to section: POLICIES. Security Roles and Responsibilities. Payment Card Services Policy.
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About Us | IT Security Office | Appalachian State University
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View text only version. Skip to main content. Skip to main navigation. The Office of Information Security supports Appalachian State University by improving the identification and management of risks related to University information resources, and fostering resilient, safe computing environments for our community. We achieve our mission through vision, innovation, strong partnerships, broad collaboration, and outstanding program services. Risk is a necessary element of innovation, experimentation, and c...
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Protect Yourself From Phishing Attempts | IT Security Office | Appalachian State University
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View text only version. Skip to main content. Skip to main navigation. Protect Yourself From Phishing Attempts. Phishing" refers to the act of attempting to acquire information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (and sometimes, indirectly, money) by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. Phishing is a form of social engineering. Like all universities, Appalachian State University is frequently phished for account credentials. If you receive a message askin...
