Welcome to CITES Security

Secure computing is everyone's responsibility. The information on these pages can help ensure that your computer will be free from hackers, viruses, and spyware, and the skills you learn will enable you to stay a step ahead of tomorrow's threats.

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Use A Firewall

All modern operating systems come with their own firewall software which prevents certain types of dangerous network traffic from reaching your computer. Firewalls add another layer of defense against intruders.

For more information about firewalls and turning on your computer's firewall, visit: http://www.cites.uiuc.edu/firewall/personal.html

Basics and Essentials

Learn what basic actions you can take to secure your computer and your information. The documents in this section are written with the assumption that the reader does not have any background in secure computing.

• Pages Organized By Audience
• Security Scenarios
• Security Wizard
• Your Responsibilities
• more Basics and Essentials

Beyond the Basics

The following documents are for anyone who wants more in-depth information about security topics. The documents in this section are written with the assumption that the reader has a little background in the topic.

• Anti-Spyware
• Antivirus
• File Sharing
• PasswordVault
• more Beyond the Basics

Emergency!

Don't panic - we're here to help!

• What To Do If You're Disconnected
• Work Machine Emergencies
• Personal Machine Emergencies
• Reporting Security Incidents
• more Emergency

Advanced Topics

If you do not need step-by-step guidance, but want to make sure you are following best practices and are keeping up to date, this section is for you. The documents in this section are written with the assumption that the reader has an extensive background in computing and security.

• Windows Security Checklist
• OS X Security Checklist
• Security Presentations

News & Events

Learn about the latest news and events from the Security group. This is also the place to find archives of presentations and materials you can print and display.

• Security Alerts & News
• Calendar