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There is no one device that can be installed on a network that will do all that is necessary to protect us from security threats. That is why SUNY Oswego is addressing Internet Security in a multi-layered approach. However, we cannot do it alone. There are some steps we can take on an institutional level to help protect our campus technology resources, but there are also steps that individuals need to take. On an individual level, security updates need to be installed and anti-virus software needs to be installed and updated on your computers on a regular basis.
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What is Internet Security?
Internet Security is about protecting electronic data from unauthorized access or misuse: whether that data is on a computer system at a financial institution, health center, government agency, the computer on your desk, or traveling across the Internet.
Why should I care about Internet Security?
If you have a computer connected to a network, either at SUNY Oswego or elsewhere, you should be concerned about Internet Security. Hackers are aggressively looking for computers with weaknesses that allow the hacker to take control of the computer and/or use it to launch an attack. These attacks can be sophisticated enough to consume the resources of an entire network, rendering it unusable. It is important to make sure your computer(s) are updated regularly with the latest security updates and anti-virus software to prevent it (and consequently the network) from being exploited.
Why does SUNY Oswego care about Internet Security?
State and federal government regulations have been passed that deal with protecting the electronic data collected about us. SUNY Oswego collects this type of data and remains in compliance with best practices on how to secure that data.
- The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999 states that anybody who collects financial data must have that data protected.
- The Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 states that our health records need to be protected.
- The Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA) addresses protecting digital copyrighted material.
- The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)addresses protection of student records.
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