Everyone wants to be more secure. Yet it’s only when every NYU Community member does their part that your data and NYU’s network will have the best protection. Find information about how you can increase your cybersecurity, better protect yourself, your personal information, and the NYU community.

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Quick Steps to Safe Computing

Secure Your Passwords

A secure password - long, complex, unique, and secret - is key to keeping your info safe.

Keep Devices & Software Updated

Keeping your software and devices updated is the first line of cybersecurity defense.

Avoid Phishing & Suspicious Email

Beware of phishing. Phishing tries to trick you into revealing sensitive information, or install malware on your device.
Get Security Software for Your Computer

Every computer that connects to NYU’s network must have security software installed.
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Protect the NYU Community

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Protect Data

Cybersecurity Spotlight

Ransomware: What It Is and How to Avoid It

Ransomware can lock the entire University out of grades, financial data, research, and more.
Secure Passwords

A secure password is your first line of defense against cyberattacks. It's key to keeping your accounts, data, and info safe.

Malwarebytes Free Anti-Malware Software

Malwarebytes is available for personally-owned computers of NYU students, faculty, and staff.

Global Office of Information Security

The mission of the Global Office of Information Security (GOIS) is to protect NYU's computer network and the data that is transmitted over that network. GOIS works with University communities in collaborative partnerships to build trust and together support an enterprise-wide information security program.
Read more about GOIS
 

Office of Global Privacy & Data Strategy

The Office of Global Privacy and Data Strategy (GPDS) has responsibility for assuring oversight of the personally identifiable information (PII) lifecycle. GPDS collaborates with University partners to create a privacy awareness approach and facilitate compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations. Key areas of GPDS include Global Privacy, Enterprise Architecture, and Global Data Strategy.
Read more about GPDS

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Stay Cyber Safe

Take NYU Cybersecurity Awareness Training to avoid hackers, social engineering, and scams.
Report a Computer Security Incident

Submit the Cyber Incident Response form. Include description and time of incident, if possible IP address, and log files too.