University of Michigan | ITS | Safe Computing

Guidelines and resources to assist Faculty & Staff in protecting the University's information assets.

Each unit, school or college has a lead point of contact, the Security Unit Liaison (SUL) who heads the unit's IT security activities. The SUL is often supported by other members of the security community who have received specific training. Please contact a member of the security community in your unit with questions about securing information assets.

IT Policies at U-M More Detail

Administrative Data Policies	Provides additional resources about institutional data access and compliance.
Copyright	Basic information about copyright and scholarly publishing.
IT Policies at U-M	Policies about protecting the rights of the community in regard to access to the information resource infrastructure, sharing of information, and security of intellectual products.
Reporting an Incident	Unauthorized exposure of private personal information, computer break-ins, equipment theft or loss, etc.

IT Security Program

Protecting University Data More Detail

Data Classification	Defines institutional data, classifications of institutional data, and related terms.
Handling Student, Employee, Customer and Patient Information	Lists sensitive data items by types and identifies related regulations.
Privacy Matters	Provides tips for protecting private personal information. Applies to University data as well as your own personal information.
Release of Sensitive Information to Third Party	Provides a template to be customized and included in various agreements with third parties that may involve sharing of University sensitive data.
Security Laws and Regulations	Describes regulations that apply to data protection.
Sensitive Data - Examples	Lists sensitive data items by types and identifies related regulations.
FAQ: Stewardship of IT Security Information	Defines IT Security Information as a type of sensitive information and describes related data stewardship consideration.
Use of Cloud Computing	Provides preliminary guidelines for the use of cloud computing services for storing and processing sensitive data.

Tools & Tips for Protecting Your Computer and Data

Beware of Spyware and Adware	Information and tools to keep spyware off your computer.
Blue Disc	Free anti-virus software available to UM users.
Browser Security Settings	Protect your computer from unauthorized access.
CYA: Cover Your Access Encrypt Your Thumbdrive
Data Classification	Identifies sensitive data items associated with various data categories (i.e., employees, students) and provides extensive examples of sensitive data.
Incident Response	What to do if your data is compromised.
IT Security Program	Comprehensive description of the U-M IT Security Program and its components.
Mobile Device Security	Guidance for securing your data while using a laptop or thumb drive.
Secure Your Wireless Network
Security Laws & Regulations	Explains the major regulations that impact information security.
Track Your Lost or Stolen Laptop	Open source system for tracking your lost or stolen laptop.

Faculty and Staff

IT Policies at U-M More Detail

IT Security Program

Protecting University Data More Detail

Tools & Tips for Protecting Your Computer and Data

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