Best Practices

By following good security practices we can help others in the University community benefit from decreased risk. "Good neighbor" security practices help others for the common good. Technology should be reviewed for conformance to industry and University policies, practices, and guidelines prior to deployment rather than after a problem or incident. Members of the University community can help themselves and others by increasing the visibility and support for security within their department or work-group.

See below for best practices to follow:

Server Related:
Workstation Related:
User Related:
Offsite Storage Service Secure-removal-of-data Secure-removal-of-data
E-Commerce: Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (pdf) from VISA  Windows Workstation Security - Problems, Solutions & Resources Best Practices for E-Mail Attachments
Securing your Windows IIS Web Server Workstation Protection Hawk IDs and Passwords
CERT's UNIX Security Checklist V2.0 CERT's Security Information for Windows 95/98 Using Internet Music (MP3) and Video   (link to instructions for configuration of sharing programs) 
UI Engineering Linux Site (with secured Red Hat distribution) Computer Viruses SPAM electronic mail
UI ITS Linux Site (with mirror site for patches) Repairing Windows Compromises Save Our Bandwidth
SANS Top 20 Vulnerabilities Protecting your Home Computer and your Privacy Nigerian "4-1-9" Money Scam
Securing your Linux System Backdoor Program Remedies Desktop Locking
Guidelines for Securing Web-Based Communications with SSL Protecting your ResNet Computer and your Privacy Information Security in the Workplace
CERT's Guidelines for UNIX Configuration Your ResNet computer has been compromised... Useful Web Resources on Copyright and Fair Use
CERT's Guidelines for Windows NT Configuration Securing Your Windows XP Workstation with ICF Outlook 2003: Digital Signatures and Message Encryption
Eliminating the Top Ten Internet Security Threats Encryption Guidelines Best Practices for Instant Messaging
Secure Shell (ssh) protocol replaces Telnet Self Managed EFS  XP Home Edition Security
Securing Windows 2000 Server by Microsoft Self-Managed Computers: Your Responsibilities File Sharing Best Practices
Defense in Depth Security Strategy at the University of Iowa   Security Checklist Form User Information Security Precautions 2006  
Media Sanitization Presentation (.swf)   Securing Wireless Access in the Residence Halls  
IT-Admin Encryption Support Resources 10 Steps to Securing your ResNet Connection  
Surf Safely - Identity Theft Poster (.pdf)  
Security Awareness  
End-User Encryption Support  
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