IT Security

Computer security is one of the foremost concerns of the College of Letters & Science.  The campus Security Baseline project (2012-2014) and updates in the campus data security policies have put an increased emphasis on the security of our computers, servers and email.

L&S Learning Support Services offers a variety of security services.

Available To

Faculty, Instructional Staff, Teaching Assistants, and Departments

Location

291b Van Hise Hall

Hours

Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and by appointment

Getting Started

If you need assistance with security questions or plans, contact Sue Weier.

LSS Techzone Security

The LSS TechZone supports desktop computers and servers in approximately 20 L&S departments.  Workstations in TechZone-managed departments are monitored daily for viruses and malware, patched bi-weekly, and scanned for restricted data each month.  We use software offered by the central campus to keep the computers fully-patched, compliant with campus IT policies, and safe from intrusion.

Security Counseling

A security consultant is available to all L&S departments, centers and institutes for:

• reviewing software solutions and current practices in the College of Letters & Science.
• answering questions about restricted and sensitive data handling.
• providing security presentations for your group or department
• assisting with digital intrusions and incidents
• acting as a liaison with DoIT.

Campus IT Policies

Information about UW-Madison campus IT policies can be found at https://it.wisc.edu/about/office-of-the-cio/it-policies. Individual faculty and staff are responsible for meeting the IT policies, including the following:

• securing their credentials and using resources in appropriate manner (Responsible Use)
• keeping networkable devices fully patched and up-to-date (Electronic Devices)
• using strong passwords (Password Standard)
• using good data management to eliminate unneeded sensitive and restricted data. (Data Classification, Data Management)