Security

• Wireless upgrade will remove role-based account wifi access[2 April 2013]

  

  From Monday 8 April, the old usyd and usyd-guest networks will no longer be available and role-based accounts cannot be used to sign in to the wireless network. Contact the ICT Helpdesk for a UniKey account or use the UniSydney-guest network for temporary access. More

• Protecting your private information from phishing emails[13 November 2012]

  

  There are occasions when hackers send fraudulent emails requesting University staff and students to 'reset' their UniKey accounts or 're-validate' their email mailbox by clicking a link to an unauthorised website. These emails 'fish' for private information such as your user ID, password or banking details. More

• New email anti-spam system[13 February 2012]

  

  Over the next month, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) will be replacing the University's existing anti-spam system, Sophos, with a new system called Spam Manager. More

• How to protect your private information from phishing emails[17 October 2011]

  

  Hackers often use fraudulent emails to obtain private information. These attacks - known as phishing emails - are becoming more sophisticated. Read on so you can spot the telltale signs and avoid compromising your personal details. More

• Password management - are you keeping your information secure?[10 January 2011]

  

  As an institution focused on research, our resources and information are some of the University's our most valuable assets. How do we ensure our resources, research data and personal information are properly protected from misuse? More

• Email security guide[2 July 2010]

  

  Do you know how protect your inbox or guard your computer from malicious software? It's easy to protect yourself from online security threats if you know what to look for. More

• Fraudulent email alert[2 July 2010]

  

  Please be aware that during the last week, some staff and students have received a fraudulent email that poses a potential security risk. An example of the email follows, along with advice on how to protect your UniKey account. More

• Staying connected - how to access your work when you're away from your desk[22 June 2010]

  

  Have you ever found yourself in a class or at a meeting needing to access information from a document, email or application but aren't quite sure how to connect? Whether you are roaming around campus, travelling interstate or heading overseas, staying connected is easy if you know how. More

• Keeping your computer healthy and virus-free[15 June 2010]

  

  Do you take care of your computer to ensure it is virus free and your data is protected? Just as we would take extra care to ensure our bodies are safe from nasty viruses and infections this winter, we should also consider taking the necessary precautions to ensure our computers are safe and secure from malicious software. More

• Symantec Antivirus installation in ICT Access Labs [20 May 2010]

  

  On 25 May 2010 ICT will be upgrading the Symantec antivirus software on Windows computers in ICT Access Labs and Teaching Labs across the University. This rollout is scheduled complete on Friday evening 28 May. More

• Protect yourself from phishing emails[13 May 2010]

  

  Phishing emails are designed to fraudulently capture private and valuable information such as bank account details, user IDs and passwords. Find out how to spot them and what to do if you receive one. More

• University Data Recovery testing a success[7 May 2010]

  

  Have you ever wondered what would happen if a disaster destroyed the University's data centre? University IT systems are now safer, thanks to progress in ICT's disaster recovery testing. More