Safe Computing

Cybersecurity Tips and Advice for Students, Faculty, and Staff

It seems like there are new cybersecurity threats every day. Here, you can get guidance on protecting yourself and everyone at NYU. Read about the threats and how you can avoid them, download anti-malware software for your personally-owned computer, and learn more about staying cybersecure.

Protect Your Privacy

• Secure Your Passwords
  
• Secure Your Login with MFA (Duo)
  
• Secure Your Computer
• Secure Your Internet Connection with VPN
  
• Be Secure on Public Wi-Fi
  
• Secure Your Web Browser
  
• Secure Your Smart Devices
  
• Secure Your Zoom Meetings  

Protect the NYU Community

• Endpoint Protection (Malwarebytes)
• Update Your Devices and Software
• Cybersecurity Awareness Training
• City Smart, Cyber Smart
  
• Cyber Incident Response
  
• Cybersecurity Consultation
• Cybersecurity Awareness and Outreach
• Log Management (Splunk)
• Endpoint Protection (Cortex XDR)
• Vulnerability Management (InsightVM)

Protect Against Cybercrime

• Prevent Email Impersonation
  
• Avoid Phishing and Suspicious Email
  
• Ransomware
  
• Scams and QR Codes
  
• Cybersecurity Awareness Training
• NYU IT Security News  

Protect Data

• Compare File Storage Options
  
• Copyright Compliance and Fair Use
  
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• IT Policies
  
• IT Policy & Compliance
• Security Certificates
• Personally Identifiable Information - Keeping Private Information Private

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.

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.