Information Technology Central Services (ITCS) offers a wide range of services for system administrators — many at no cost.

Invasive Software

• Viruses, Worms, and Hoaxes — U-M Virus Busters site
  see also VirusScan and Virex Administrative Tools
• Spyware

Equipment Issues

• Stolen Equipment
• Advice for Individuals Whose Equipment Has Been Stolen
• Disposing of Surplus Equipment

Tools

• VirusScan and Virex Administrative Tools
• Network Vulnerability Scanning and Security Analysis (ISS)
• Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer — external site

Security Practices from Other Universities

• Departmental Security Checklists
• Anti-Password Cracking Guidlines for Windows Servers

Security Libraries

• Top 20 Internet Security Vulnerabilities (SANS)
• Tech Tips (CERT)
• Vulnerability Notes Database (CERT)
• Information and Computer Security Resources (SANS)
• InfoSec Reading Room (SANS)
• Microsoft Security for IT Professionals

Training

• Training and Education (CERT)
• On-line Training (SANS)
• On-site Training (SANS)
• GIAC Certified Security Expert (GSE) [SANS]
• National Information Assurance Training and Education Center (NIATEC)

News

• Newsletter Subscriptions (SANS)
• Security Focus
• Cisco Newsroom
• The Register (UK)
• Slash Dot