Securing your research environment is not a binary of either secure or insecure, but rather a journey of awareness and improvement determined by the amount of risk you are willing and able to accept. Small security considerations and process changes can drastically increase your ability to protect your data and identify, respond to and recover from security incidents.

One of the key security risks to the University identified by Information Security is attacks targeted at researchers. While many of these threats extend beyond research, the scope of research activities and the value of intellectual property increases the risk from sophisticated attacks, espionage and foreign interference.

Research information security looks to protect your research information, data, intellectual property and systems by identifying, understanding and addressing potential information and cyber risks. By considering these risks, you can reduce the potential of data loss, unauthorized knowledge transfer and agreement breaches.

Information Security provides advice, assistance and services related to the current and future cyber security realities of research to improve your competitiveness and productivity.

We spend so much of our lives online that our digital world has a significant impact on our physical and mental well-being. By adopting secure practices, you can enhance your digital experience and enjoy peace of mind as you explore the virtual world.

We must ensure that the data in our care is not only secure but also managed with integrity and ethical considerations. Here are some actions you can take to protect data that you collect and handle within your department.

Identity thieves and hackers can use what you post on social media platforms to steal your personal information, posing a risk to your privacy and online reputation. Use these tips to conduct a check-up for your social media privacy health.

Learning how to read a privacy policy will help you make informed decisions before using services or tools that collect personal information.

Learn more about information security and gain practical experience without starting your education or career from scratch.