Security | RIT

Providing leadership to the RIT community in safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity and availability of RIT’s information resources.

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Types of Threats

Information about common cybersecurity threats and what to do if you suspect you have been impacted.

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Cybersecurity Escape Rooms

RIT has partnered with Living Security to bring you CyberEscape Online, a series of exciting escape room adventures where you will have to work with your team to solve digital puzzles. RIT also offers in-person escape rooms.

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Cybersecurity First Responder Training

Do you know how to recognize and respond to a cybersecurity incident?

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RIT Phish Bowl

If you receive a suspicious email, visit the RIT PhishBowl and scan the list of recent phishing alerts.

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Top Security Tips

Multi-Factor Authentication

Phishing

Creating Strong Passwords

Desktop & Mobile Security

Resources for Students, Faculty, and Staff

Requirements for Faculty and Staff
Requirements for Privileged Users (Training and Knowledge)
Requirements for Students
Private Information Management (PIMI)
Standards & Exceptions Process
Email at RIT
Standards Lexicon
IT Risk Assessment Process
Roles and Responsibilities

Resources for Administrators

Forms, Checklists, and Templates
Client Input Filtering Practices
Encryption
Host Intrusion Prevention
Logon Banners
Printer Best Practices
Security Assessment Tools
Cloud Computing

Home Page

Keeping Information Secure

RIT Phish Bowl

Top Security Tips

Resources for Students, Faculty, and Staff

Resources for Administrators