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Secure U

Empowering the University community to protect themselves and the University in the ever-changing landscape of cyber threats

Good Practices

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Create a Secure and Memorable Passphrase

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Use Your Device Securely

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Enable Security Features on Your Device

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Choose Strong Passwords and Keep Them Safe

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Know Your Data and How to Protect University Data

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Update Your Device Regularly

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Mobile Device Security Brochure

Follow these easy guidelines to help keep your mobile devices safe and secure! Download or view the full Secure U brochure.

Follow these easy guidelines to help keep your mobile devices safe and secure! 

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Report Information Security Incidents

If you suspect a potential security issue involving any private information—whether the information is on a computer, on paper, on the web, etc.—immediately report the details to University Information Security (...

If you suspect a potential security issue involving any private information—whether the information is on a computer, on paper, on the web, etc.—immediately report the details to University Information Security ([email protected]).

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Technology Guidance for International Travel

When traveling abroad, some foreign countries do not allow encryption. 

When traveling abroad, some foreign countries do not allow encryption. 

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University of Minnesota Information Security Policy

University units and community members must ensure their electronic devices and other resources which store, transmit, or process University information meet the information security processes and standards.

University units and community members must ensure that their electronic devices and other resources which store, transmit, or process University information meet the information security processes and standards contained in the Information Security policy.

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    • Create, Publish, & Evaluate Websites
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    • Find Health Sciences Technology Services
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    • New Researchers
    • New Staff
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