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IT Security
Welcome to IT Security at UCD. On this page, you will find the resources you need to secure your computer and data at UCD, and links to relevant policies and procedures.
Top Questions on IT Security
- Backing Up your Files (PDF)
- Blocking Email Spam (PDF)
- Changing your UCD Connect Password (PDF)
- Setting Up Automatic Updates (Windows) (PDF)
- Protecting your Personal Information Online (PDF)
- Disposing of Computer Data Securely (PDF)
Personal IT Security
- Security - Quick Guide (PDF)
- Reporting an Incident
- Training Materials (PDF)
- Passwords and Updates (PDF)
- Changing Connect ID password (PDF)
Mobile Device Security
Resources for Research
- Security @ UCD Course
- Network Security Design
- Security needs Review
- Managing Confidential Data
- UCD Network Information
Advice and tools
- Choose a Strong Password (PDF)
- Protecting your Data online (PDF)
- Back Up Your Files (PDF)
- Install & Use Anti-Virus (PC) (PDF)
- Install & Use Anti-Virus (MAC) (PDF)
- Remove a Virus (PDF)
- Use DBAN to Wipe a Hard Drive (PDF)
- how to encrypt a usb key (PDF)
- Install & Use PasswordSafe (PDF)
- Encrypting Files & Data (PDF)
- Encrypting a Computer (PDF)
- Dispose of a Computer (PDF)