Vision
Michigan Technological University actively protects personal, financial, and educational data; ensures appropriate use, transmission, storage, and disposal of its information assets; and, regularly reviews processes, procedures, and technologies to maintain a secure educational and research environment.
Mission
The University has recognized the need for action in the area of information security and compliance and has charged ITSS with the following:
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Inventory key information assets (systems, files, personnel, and processes) to determine the nature of campus information resources.
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Perform a risk analysis and document the risks in the event of failures that may cause loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information resources.
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Work with information asset stakeholders and identify the level of security necessary for the protection of the resources.
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Enforce information security and compliance regulations, policies, acts, laws, etc.
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Report to members of the Executive Committee on information security compliance.
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Conduct security awareness and training for appropriate university personnel.
- SANS Security Tips
- US-CERT Security Alerts
SANS Institute Security Awareness TipsUS-CERT Cyber Security Alerts
US-CERT Cyber Security Alerts provide timely information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits. Cyber Security Alerts are released in conjunction with Technical Cyber Security Alerts when there is an issue that affects the general public. Cyber Security Alerts outline the steps and actions that non-technical home and corporate computer users can take to protect themselves from attack.