Technology Solutions Centre

IT Security

 

Security Resources on Campus

Information on security software and services available to campus computing users.

            Anti Virus
            Spyware Removal
            Software Update Services (SUS)
            Secure Shell (SSH - pdf)
            Campus Firewall Services (Description)
            Firewall Change Requests
            Vulnerability Assessments

Threats and Vulnerabilities

Get familiar with the common threats and keep yourself appraised of vulnerabilities found in the major operating systems and widely used applications.

            Common Threats to Computer Security
            Vulnerabilities Listings
            Virus Advisories    (Top 10 listings)


Security How-To's

            Practice Safe Computing
            Secure Your Windows System
            Secure Your Linux System
            Hardening Your Web Browser
            Browser Alternatives - Mozilla Firefox
            Identifying Forged Mail in GroupWise (Coming)
            Change Your Novell Login Password (UWin systems)
            Password Protected Screen Savers (UWin systems)
            Identifying E-Mail Hoaxes
            Minimize SPAM E-Mail
            Minimizing Phishing Threats
            Secure Your Wi-Fi Access Point
           
            Technical and Non-technical Web References


Comments and suggestions

Mark Rogowski

Ph. 786-9034

E-Mail m.rogowski@REMOVE-THISuwinnipeg.ca