IT Security

UCSF IT Security is tasked with the protection of the devices, applications, and the data created during your time at UCSF. Select the one of the cards below to learn more about IT Security-related policies and procedures, applications, and training.

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    UCSF IT Security Suite

    The UCSF IT Security Suite is a group of tools to help keep you, your data and UCSF safe.

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    Phish Alarm

    Phish Alarm is a tool that is available to all users at UCSF. With the click of a button, users can report a phishing or malicious message.

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    IT Security News and Alerts

    Our goal is to keep you informed and equipped with the knowledge to protect sensitive information and maintain the integrity of our digital environment.

  • Incident Reporting

    The UCSF IT Security Incident Response (IR) team is responsible for responding to any and all IT-related security events. After an initial report, the Incident Response team then begins an investigation to determine if there is any risk to UCSF.

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    Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

    Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is designed to help detect and prevent sensitive and restricted data leaving the organization insecurely.

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    IT Security Risk Assessment

    A risk assessment demonstrates how well the protections built into the system design positively support the confidentiality, integrity and availability of its data.

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    IT Security Outreach and Training

    UCSF IT Security offers training presentations to learners, faculty and staff to highlight IT security processes, best practices to assist you in protecting the data you create while at UCSF.

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    UCSF IT Security Policy/ Standards Hierarchy

    UCSF IT wants to ensure that you can complete your work securely. There are IT security policies and standards to assist you with understanding and answering questions that you may encounter during your time at UCSF.