Since 2001, the RIT Information Security Office, in partnership with other community stakeholders, has been a leader in managing information security risk and building community resiliency through:

Confidentiality
Ensuring only those with sufficient privileges may access certain information.

Integrity
Ensuring information is whole, complete, and uncorrupted.

Availability
Ensuring access to information without interference or obstruction.

The following tools should be used in combination to conduct security assessments.

Private Information Management Initiative (PIMI) Overview

The Private Information Management Initiative seeks to identify and reduce the amount of Private Information found on RIT computers and storage devices. Private information is information that is typically used to conduct identity theft and may include Social Security Numbers (SSNs), credit card numbers, driver’s license numbers, bank account information, etc.

• Internet Storm Center (SANS)
• Current Internet Threat Level (ISS)

Vulnerability Management Program at RIT

In order to reduce information security risks, RIT conducts periodic vulnerability assessments that consist of scanning computers campus-wide for high-risk exposures. In addition, the ISO or its designee may scan as needed for vulnerabilities that are under attack.