IRT Security is here to help you. In addition to keeping the School of Medicine networks secure and operational, we also provide you the tools to ensure your own computer security, and support you in case of a security incident.

By educating yourself now about strong computer security practices, you're taking the first step in preventing computer problems. Below, find the resources explaining the need for strong computer security, and the tools you can use to protect yourself and your information.

News:

SoM Data Security Program Surveying All Stanford Computing Devices; Secure Yours Today!

 

I Need Help!

• Report an Incident — the steps of reporting security incidents, as outlined in the Administrative Guide.
• I think I've Been Hacked — what to do if your computer or server may be compromised.
• What is a DMCA Notice? — the correct procedures to follow if you receive one.
• Email Information Security — a web form to email IRT Information Security Services directly.
• Contact Information Security — our Information Security team members, with email addresses and other contact information.

Tools and Info

• Encryption — instructions for protecting the sensitive information that may be stored on your computer.
• Bastion Access — how to log into Bastion with the new system for two-factor authentication.
• MedSecureSend — on using Stanford Medicine's secure file transfer service.
• How To Secure Your Information — a starting place for protecting the information on your computer: how to encrypt your computer, back up your information securely, and send secure files and email.
• Cloud Computing — on cloud-based services and which ones are IRT-approved.
• Research and Security — help with creating a data security plan for your grant proposal.
• Information Privacy and Security Policies — Stanford-specific policies regarding computer usage, SUMCnet and HIPAA.
• Good Practices — an everyday cheatsheet for commonsense ways to protect your information.

 

 

If you have any questions, ask. You can also send us an email at irt-security@lists.stanford.edu [irt-security lists.stanford.edu], or call us at 725-8000 (option 4). Even if your question isn't about computer security, we'll be happy to help you find the answer.