Institutional Security

As the cybersecurity landscape constantly evolves, FSU must increase efforts to fortify the university against future cyberattacks.

In an institutional security initiative supported and funded by President McCullough, ITS is strengthening the university’s cybersecurity infrastructure by providing several enterprise-wide security tools, resources and programs. With these security tools and programs in place, FSU is poised to respond to cyberthreats through an aggressive and multifaceted approach.

Why is it important?

Strengthening the university’s cybersecurity environment will position FSU to remain ahead of the modern threat landscape. Advanced defense suites and recurring audits will reinforce the security of FSU devices and data and minimize the risk of data breaches and insider threats.

Who is it for?

The adoption and implementation of the security tools and programs outlined below is mandatory for all university business units. By working together, we can protect the FSU community from cyberattacks.

Enterprise Security Tools & Programs

Computer Protection and Threat ResponseAdvanced endpoint detection and response defense suite that ensures the highest level of security for FSU desktops, laptops and mobile devices.

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Server Protection and Threat ResponseSecurity solution that monitors and detects threats targeting university servers and cloud environments limits exposure to attacks.

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Immutable BackupSecurity software that detects, prevents and removes potential ransomware threats and ensures system backups cannot be overwritten by ransomware.

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Privileged Access ManagementSafeguards and additional security and user authentication steps to ensure only authorized personnel with special access roles can access protected university information.

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Seminole SecureBusiness continuity program to ensure essential business functions and services can continue to support the university during a disaster; includes business impact analysis, risk assessment and continuity of operations plan.

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Vulnerability ManagementRegular scans of departmental systems and devices for security holes or weaknesses.

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Reach Out

Work with ITS to ensure your college or department has the required security tools and measures in place. We will help you assess your current security environment and create a plan to implement all required security tools.

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Resources

Security Standards

List of established security and privacy standards that govern FSU information technology assets

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Information Security Policy

Review the minimum standards and best practices for the security of data and IT resources at FSU

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FSU Security Tools & Programs Checklist

Use the checklist to ensure your department has all required security tools and programs in place

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Support

If you have questions or need assistance with the institutional security initiative, please contact ITS at security@fsu.edu.