Information Security

Information security, infosec, and cybersecurity are often used interchangeably. These terms refer to the processes and tools used to protect sensitive information and information systems from unauthorized activity. Three key principles of information security are confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Confidentiality prevents disclosure of sensitive information to unauthorized parties. Integrity ensures that data is accurate and reliable. Availability ensures that a system or data is available when it is needed.

The Information Security team is here to help you learn more about the many ways you can protect your technology, your information, and your privacy. Check out our pages for some useful tips and resources on how to keep yourself and the University safe. Remember, information security is everyone's responsibility!

If you have suggestions for additional security tips and resources that you and others may find helpful, please contact InformationSecurity@ferris.edu.

Categories (4)

Email Resources

Encrypting email, quarantine reports, safe senders, junk mail, report suspicious email.

Security Tips & Resources

Security tips and resources to keep you safe at work and at home.

Encryption

Disk encryption, email encryption, removable drive encryption.

IT Policies

Technology related business policies.

Articles (8)

Pinned Article What is Information Security?

An overview of information security.

Add Trusted Senders to Safe Senders List in Outlook

How to add safe senders to Outlook.

International Travel With a Ferris Cell Phone

International Travel with a Ferris owned phone.

IT Related Policies, Procedures, Standards, and Guidelines

What you need to know about IT-related policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.

Lost or Stolen MFA Fob

The steps to get a new MFA fob.

Security Tips & Resources

Stay informed and protect your identity with these tips and resources.

What are Quarantine Reports?

Information about email quarantine reports.

What Constitutes Confidential and Restricted Data

A list of data considered to be confidential and restricted.