Information Security

Protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information, systems, and network resources, and the privacy of student, faculty, and staff is the goal of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, Computer Security Incident Response Team.

Computer Security Incident April 23, 2004

Computer Security Incident March 11, 2005 at a UC

Computer Security Incident March 14, 2005 at another CSU

Computer Security Incident April 15, 2005

Computer Security Incident June 2, 2005

Computer Security Incident July 6, 2005

Computer Security Incident July 6, 2005 at USC

Computer Security Incident Sonoma State July 2005

Computer Security Incident September 3, 2005

Computer Security Incident October 28, 2005

Computer Security Incident September 26, 2006

Computer Security Incident April 15, 2007

Brute Force ssh & ftp Probes 2008

The Security Seven

Top 7 Information Security Practices

1. Protect your password
2. Protect confidential information
3. Update system patches, security fixes, and anti-virus software
4. Use secure and supported applications
5. Don.t open suspicious e-mail attachments
6. Back up your data
7. Use a password protected screensaver, and turn off your computer at night

	Other security tips

Desktop computer security

  * LANDesk
  * Microsoft System Update Services
  * Virus, worm information

Server Security

  * Procedures and Guidelines
  * Server registration
  * "Secure Your Server" from ComputerWorld

Network Security

  * Border Firewall Update Protecting confidential data
  * Protecting your credit card online--Calif. Office of Consumer Affairs
  * Protecting your Social Security number-Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
  * Identity theft-- Calif Office of Attorney General
  * Identity Theft Information for Students
  * Protecting Your Personal Information--Federal Trade Commission

Policies and Procedures

  * Interim Policy for Official Communication via Electronic Mail
  * Policy on Use of Campus Computing and Communication Technology
  * Password Policy
  * Server Security Procedures and Guidelines

Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) abuse@ecs.csus.edu

Laws
  * Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DCMA)
  * SB1386 Exposure to Identity Theft Summary
  * SB1386 California Civil Code
  * HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
  * FERPA Student Privacy Rights amd Student Responsibilities

For more information or to report an incident or security breach:

  * Help Desk, Info & Problem Reporting 278-6690
  * College of Engineering and Computer Science Information Security Officer
, Isaac Ghansah, abuse@ecs.csus.edu