Security - Recent News Releases

NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS, PART 3: Web Security - 10/22/09

When the University’s Business Services employees launch a Web site or page or post documents, the majority understand the significance of security awareness. More...

NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS, PART 2: Data Handling and Security - 10/15/09

Purdue expects employees who create, access, transfer and delete its public, sensitive or restricted administrative data also to keep it safe from unauthorized use, alteration, disclosure and destruction. More...

Social Security Numbers No Longer Viewable
in PPS Starting Mid-September - 09/3/09

The University’s continued effort to protect restricted information concerning employees and students has led to a change in the data that authorized staff can see when accessing the Purdue Person Search system. More...

Avoid Getting ‘Hooked’ by Phishing Scams - 06/30/09

In light of a bank phishing scam that has been plaguing University email inboxes, this review of “phishing” is intended to remind staff what  phishing is and how to avoid it.  More...

PUID Data-Handling Guidelines Clarified - 06/18/09

The University’s Identity and Access Management Office, a unit in IT Networks and Security, has clarified its data-handling guidelines for electronic transmission of the PUID number. More...

New Online Role Request Application Form Available - 05/19/09

Business Services Computing’s automated SAP Role Request Application form went live Monday, May 18. It is accessible through the new Role Request Application Web site. More...

Role Requests to Be Automated - 05/12/09

Business Services Computing will replace the current SAP role request paper form with a Web-based application on May 18.

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SecurePurdue: Send Restricted Mail in Unmarked Envelope - 02/26/09

In an effort to keep restricted, intra-campus mail secure, Business Services urges University staff to review the guidelines established by ITaP Networks & Security for transferring restricted information by campus mail. More...

New File Transfer Application Available to University Employees - 01/15/09

A new software application that will allow large files to be transferred electronically became available to Purdue personnel on Jan. 8. More...

COMPUTER SECURITY: ‘Don’t Take the Bait’ Quiz Available Online - 11/13/08

The University’s IT Networks and Security has posted an interactive quiz on its Web site aimed to help Purdue staff from getting “hooked” by email phishers. More...

CYBER SECURITY: Don’t Take Phishers’ Bait - 10/23/08

Spam, phishing, and virus-laden email can take all of the usefulness and entertainment out of communicating electronically. But at least you can trust email from people you know. Or can you? More...

Security Tips and Details Available Online - 10/14/08

Looking for information on how to handle data or other security related items? More...

CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS: Some HRS Data Reclassified - 10/9/08

Administrative data at the University are organized by the area responsible for it, and classified as “public,” “sensitive” or “restricted.” More...