Information Security and Assurance Resources
Overview
Information Security and Assurance has curated this content to help the Fordham community with incident reporting, data loss information, ransomware awareness, risk management, security training, and other resources.
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Contact Information Security and Assurance directly at infosec@fordham.edu.
Endpoint protection is essential for securing your computer against cyber threats. Fordham deploys CrowdStrike Falcon on all University-owned and managed devices, offering advanced security features such as antivirus and malware protection.
For personal devices, we recommend the following free endpoint protection applications:
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Microsoft Defender, which already comes with Windows
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Mac OS X: Bitdefender Virus Scanner, AVG, Avast
Educate Yourself About Security Awareness
Practicing good cyber hygiene is crucial in defending against cyber threats. Enhance your knowledge by taking our free, self-paced online information security awareness training for employees.
To access the course:
- Visit fordham.edu
- Click "Log in" on the portal to authenticate using your Fordham credentials
- Navigate to "My Apps" and select Proofpoint Security Awareness Training.
If you have any questions, please contact the IT Service Desk.