IT Security

There are laws, practices and codes of conduct by which all users of NUI Galway's information technology resources must abide. It is the responsibility of all users to familiarise themselves with these policies.

Anti Virus

Take measures to prevent and fight computer viruses.

Anti-Virus information for Staff
Anti-Virus information for Students
Malware and Spyware

Email

Code of Practise for Mass Emails

ICT Regulations / Account Use

Phishing and Hoax eMail

Phishing - Don't respond to phishing messages, and never share your password with anyone.
Hoax Email - Information on hoax email and chain letters

Data Protection

Additional Resources

makeITsecure - National Computer Security Awareness campaign
Data Protection Commissioners
McAfee Threat Centre - latest news on IT security threats and vulnerabilities
Microsoft Security Bulletin Search - Search for security bulletins about your version of Windows
Microsoft Security Notification Service - Register to receive security bulletins.

If you have any queries about IT security, please contact Information Solutions and Services