Explore information security resources

Access faculty and librarian resources, tools and services to help protect yourself from common cyber threats.

Getting set up

Set up your IT services and security measures as soon as you join U of T.

Protect your passwords

Organize and store your personal and professional passwords in one secure place.

Enrol in multi-factor authentication

Protect your U of T accounts with two-factor authentication.

VPN and secure remote access

Access U of T network resources securely while working remotely.

Important tools and guidelines

Explore key tools and guidance that support secure access, stronger password practices and better protection of university data in day-to-day work.

AI in education and research

Learn about artificial intelligence and how to use it safely and responsibly.

Data Classification Standard

Understand U of T’s four data classification levels and how to identify, handle and protect data based on sensitivity and risk.

Avoid equipment risks

U of T maintains a list of prohibited and restricted companies, equipment and systems to help mitigate security risks.

Cyber security for researchers

Learn how to safely handle, store and transmit sensitive research data. Training is provided by the Government of Canada.

Cyber security toolkit for researchers

Discover strategies to protect yourself and your devices from cyber threats while building information security knowledge.

U of T’s Incident Response team monitors and manages compromised accounts, systems and phishing threats, and provides advice or full incident management.

The Endpoint Protection Program (EPP) strengthens U of T’s security by protecting endpoints against advanced threats using next-generation anti-virus solutions.

The Research Information Security Program (RISP) collaborates with researchers and IT staff to support cyber security in research environments.

U of T provides research consultations to help identify data security and privacy requirements, assess research environments and more.

Ransomware: What you need to know

Understand the risks and learn how to prevent ransomware attacks.