Learn about cyber security
What does 'cyber security' actually mean? What's a "hacker"? How safe is the information we share online?
Our top tips and advice
Keep your home or unmanaged computers up to date
- Microsoft: How to keep your Windows PC up to date
- Virus protection information
- Find out if your University computer is managed or unmanaged
If you manage your own computer (ie: if it is not automatically updated by IT Services) you are responsible for ensuring that all software you use is kept up-to-date with the security patches released by the software provider. If ever in doubt about what to install, contact the IT Support Centre.
Never reveal or share your passwords
Beware of phishing scams
Be sure to encrypt all sensitive data
Make sure your anti-virus software is up to date
Complete the Information Security and Data Protection training
The University's Information Governance Office (IGO) provides mandatory Information Security and Data Protection training for all University staff. There are many simple but important steps outlined in the training that you can take to help keep your information, and University systems, safe and secure.
Training from the National Cyber Security Centre
Staff are encouraged to complete this training to become more confident with what cyber security means and learn actionable steps to staying safe online.The training covers four key topics: Defending yourself against phishing, creating strong passwords, securing your devices and reporting incidents.
