Computer Security

Like a thief, viruses and hackers look for easy targets, an unlocked door is easy prey. Computer security is important because unlike a thief, your networked computer is in a neighborhood of 350 million people, and hackers don't need to be in the same country to break into your computer.

Jump Start Guide - Get the fast facts on how to quickly and easily protect your computer

Viruses - Learn about viruses/worms/Trojan horses and how to keep them out of your system

Spyware - Get rid of annoying pop-ups and privacy invasion software

Windows Updates - Update your computers operating system to prevent spyware and viruses

Firewall - Protect your computer by using the Windows XPSP2 firewall or ZoneAlarm

Passwords - Strong passwords protect your information and your computer

IM Viruses - Clicking links in IM programs can be hazardous to your computer

Email; Spam and phishing - Learn about email threats and how SAU helps protect you

P2P Software - "Free" software may leave your computer with an incurable rash

Privacy - Keeping your computer secure will keep your information private

Starting from scratch - Still have pop-ups or is your computer unusually slow after removing spyware and viruses?

Ask questions! - Computer technology moves quickly, so please don't be afraid to drop by IT or send us an email - studentnet@sau.edu; The more feedback and questions we receive the more proactive we can be with our documentation. We learn from students as much as you learn from us!