Guidelines are best practices and approaches to protect digital assets based on U of T’s information security standards. They provide guidance to the U of T community on implementing practices that mitigate security risks.

Ransomware is one of the University’s greatest security threats. These guidelines provide guidance about how to prepare for and manage ransomware attacks.

If you work remotely with self-managed devices (home computers, laptops, phones, etc.) and access institutional data, it is your responsibility to secure your devices and use them responsibly.