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- ITS provides licensed copies of Symantec AntiVirus and a link to Microsoft's Windows Defender antispyware tool. Both software are provided at no cost to qualified NYU community members; to download, log in to the ITS Software page with your NetID and password.
- The ITS Publications page offers additional documentation on a wide variety of IT-related topics.
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- Computer Disposal
- Configuration Instructions
- Data Security
- EduCause Security Awareness Videos 2009
- Frequently Asked Questions
- General Computer Security
- Informational Websites
- Phishing & Identity Theft
- System Administration
- Worms and Viruses
Computer Disposal
- ITS Computer Disposal Guidelines, Spring 2006
Configuration Instructions
- How to make Google Desktop more secure.
- How to make Microsoft Outlook more secure.
- Securing HP JetDirect Print Servers (on the HP website)
Data Security
- Data Handling: With Ease Comes Responsibility, by Christopher Penido, Connect Magazine, Spring/Summer 2007
EduCause Security Awareness Videos 2009
- Basic Security Tips: "Icon Ninjas" Internet Security PSA
- 10 Most Common Passwords
- Defend Against Spyware, Scams, and Phishing Attacks: "Cyber Security Awareness"
Frequently Asked Questions
General Computer Security
- Securing Windows XP, Spring 2006 (PDF)
- General Virus Removal Instructions
- Protect Your Privacy When Browsing the Web, by Eduardo DeLeon, Connect Magazine, Spring 2004.
- Take Back Your Inbox! How to Avoid Junk Email, Spring 2006 (PDF)
- security@NYU: What Can We Do for You?, Spring 2006 (PDF)
- Personal Firewalls, Spring 2006 (PDF)
Informational Websites
- The Center for Internet Security: www.cisecurity.org
- U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team: www.cert.org
- The FBI/NW3C Internet Crime Complaint Center: www.ic3.gov
- Macintosh Security Site: www.securemac.com
- Microsoft Security & Privacy Site: www.microsoft.com/security
- Microsoft TechNet Security Site
- SANS Internet Storm Center: http://isc.sans.org
Phishing & Identity Theft
- Identity Theft: No One is Immune! by Tracey Losco, Connect Magazine, Spring 2006
System Administration
- Security Tips for NYU Webmasters, Spring 2004 (PDF)
- For more info, visit the: Security Sys Admin website
(NetID login required. Sys Admins only. Contact TSS for more information)
Worms and Viruses
- Protecting Your Computer from Malware, Spring 2006 (PDF)
Page last reviewed: September 3, 2009