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Security
Security :: HSU-Owned Devices :: Approved Antivirus Software
Antivirus software protects computers and computer-based mobile devices from being infected by viruses, spyware, worms, Trojans, and a long list of other malware that can damage or destroy data. In order to protect both your computer and all other computers connected to the Humboldt State University networks, you must have up-to-date virus protection on your computer before you are permitted to connect to the campus networks.
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August
Security :: Virtual Private Network :: Instructions for Faculty & Staff
Security :: Security Alert :: Mac users must update Mac OS X immediately
A Java vulnerability has caused at least 600,000 Macs worldwide to become infected by the Flashback Trojan without the user's knowledge or consent. Mac users must patch their OS and take other appropriate actions as described below to secure their computers.
Please also treat this as a wakeup call that, contrary to popular belief, malware impacts Macs as well as PCs. Be very wary of offers to install software and addons from unknown sources.
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Security :: Secure Disposal of Paper & Electronic Media
Any data storage medium - paper, computer, copier, hard drive, tablet, smartphone - should be treated as if it contained protected data when it comes to disposal of that storage device. It's simply too easy for thieves to piece digital or analog data back together again and make use of the results for their own nefarious purposes.
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Security :: Paper Shredding
Under State Civil Code 1798.80-82, paper documents containing personally identifiable or confidential information MUST be shredded. Using standard office shredders is acceptable for the desctruction of documents other than those containing credit card numbers. The Payment Card Industry Security Standards require that any document which contains credit card numbers must be destroyed using the cross-cut shredding method.
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Policy :: Information Security :: CSU 8090 Supplemental Compliance Policies
CSU Section 8090
The following two documents supplement the information provided in the Compliance policy topic:
Policy for Compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS)
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Policy :: Information Security :: CSU 8065 Information Asset Management Standards
CSU Section 8065
The following two documents supplement the information provided in the Information Asset Management policy topic:
Policy :: Information Technology :: CSU 8045 Supplemental IT Security Policies
CSU Section 8045
The following two documents supplement the information provided in the Information Technology Security policy topic:
Humboldt State University Network Connection Policy
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Policy :: Information Technology :: CSU 8025 Supplemental Privacy Policies
CSU Section 8025
The following two documents supplement the information provided in the Privacy of Personal Information policy topic:
HSU Student Records Access Policy
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Security :: Password Manager Software
While we're always encouraging you to use strong passwords, and you already know you should use different passwords for different sites to protect your personally-identifiable information, we recognize that it's challenging to remember multiple password-user name combinations and what goes with which site. So we've done some research and come up with a list of password manager applications we feel comfortable recommending to securely store all your passwords in a single location, which is much safer and more efficient than Post-It notes, browser caches, or Word documents.
