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Overview

Information Security Standards set the baseline for protecting information and Digital Assets at U of T. Everyone plays a role in understanding and applying these standards.

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Data classification

Knowing the criticality of your data is the first step towards adequately protecting it. U of T’s Data Classification groups U of T data into four levels based on its importance, sensitivity and potential for misuse.

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Information Security Control Standard

These are controls for securing U of T information and digital assets based on risk. Everyone at U of T is expected to follow these controls to ensure our data and systems are adequately protected.

Information Security Incident Response Plan

The Incident Response Plan provides guidance for managing incident response with the primary objective to contain and mitigate the risks and issues associated with computer security incidents.