Protect and Respect Privacy / safecomputing.umich.edu

Protecting the university's digital assets is not just up to U-M's IT security staff; it is a shared responsibility. Check off each item below as you complete it. Click the Submit button at the bottom of the page to save your progress.

Shared Responsibility: What You Do Matters

Watch these videos for a quick overview of your responsibilities and where to get answers to your IT security and privacy/confidentiality questions:

IT Security - Our Shared Responsibility (2 min). As members of the U-M community, we all share in the responsibility to look out for each other and the university.

You've Got a Site for That—Safe Computing (2 min). A quick overview of what you can find on the Safe Computing website.

Report an IT Security Incident (2 min). How to identify and report a suspected IT security incident.

Protect U-M Data and Systems - And Your Own Personal Information

Take this online course for practical guidance on how to protect yourself and U-M IT systems and data.

DCE101 U-M Data Protection and Responsible Use (in My LINC, 30-40 minutes total). Do one module at a time if you don't have time to do it all at once - your progress is saved in My LINC for you.

Module 1: Phishing and other scams (7-10 min)

Module 2: Secure your accounts and devices (7-10 min)

Module 3: Responsible use of access and data (7-10 min)

Module 4: Protect privacy (7-10 min)

Journal Notes

Use the space provided below for optional notes or reminders to yourself.