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Protect FSU

Universities remain one of the top targets of cybersecurity attacks.

Our wealth of research and data makes us a goldmine for cybercriminals. As a security professional, it is your responsibility to ensure the security and privacy of the devices and users within your department.

You may have a background in information security, or you may have stumbled across this role accidentally. Either way, we have a suite of training, resources and programs to help you protect the university. Apply the resources on these pages to strengthen the university’s defenses against external threats and learn how to react in cyber emergencies. Because as we say in the cybersecurity world, it is not if, but when.

Security is Top Priority

We utilize security solutions and products that keep FSU safe against known security risks and limits exposure to brute force attacks.

Server Protection & Threat Response
Learn More about Server Protection & Threat Response
Ransomware-Resistant Backups
Learn More about Ransomware-Resistant Backups

Training

We provide cybersecurity training to FSU departments and teams. Choose from the general presentations below or request an on-site or virtual training session.

 

Cybersecurity Basics

 

Don't Get Phished

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Contact us to schedule a customized, live training session for your team.

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Programs

From business continuity to research compliance, the following programs are designed to address specific cybersecurity needs at FSU.

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Seminole Secure

Business continuity program designed to enable FSU to continue operating after a natural or manmade disaster
 

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NEST

Framework of standards and best practices to ensure the security of protected research data at FSU
 

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Risk Assessment

Identify system weaknesses and establish baseline security controls to protect your department
 

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Data Protection Policies and Laws

Campus colleges and departments are required to protect university data based on FSU data classifications. Use the following resources to further safeguard FSU information in accordance with university policy and federal law.

Social Security Numbers

University guidelines for protecting personal identification numbers

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FERPA

Federal law protecting privacy of student educational records

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HIPAA

Federal law protecting sensitive patient health information

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Payment Cards

Policy for ensuring the security of credit card or other payment card transactions

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Third-Party Contracts

Contractual provisions for sharing university information with third-party vendors

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Cloud Services

Guidelines for using cloud computing services for university business

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Security Listserv

Stay up to date with detailed updates on current security news and alerts impacting the university.

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IT Security Certifications

Put some letters after your name. Visit the websites below to enroll in official training seminars for important IT security certifications.

ISACA

Certifications: CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC

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(ISC)²

Certifications: CISSP, SSCP, CSSLP

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Resources

Security and Safety Services

View a list of all security and safety services available to FSU departments

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Standards

List of standards that provide security and privacy requirements and best practices for FSU

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Data Classifications

Breakdown and examples of the three types of data classifications at FSU

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Information Security and Privacy Terms and Conditions

Contract addendum for sharing university information classified as protected or private with a third-party vendor

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