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Learn practical cyber security tips and best practices that will help you safeguard your personal and institutional data.
February 14, 2025
Creating a strong password can seem like a chore, but it can make all the difference in protecting your personal information. Follow this guide for how to create strong and secure passwords.
February 13, 2025
Essential guidance for University of Toronto staff, students and faculty who are looking to safeguard their data while travelling on behalf of the University.
November 11, 2024
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.
November 11, 2024
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.
November 11, 2024
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.
November 11, 2024
Information Security provides advice, assistance and services related to the current and future cyber security realities of research to improve your competitiveness and productivity.
October 10, 2024
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.
October 10, 2024
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.
October 8, 2024
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.