How-tos

Purpose

The “How-tos” section of the Information Security (IS) Handbook provides you with pages related related to practical and actionable cyber security guidance, helping you to secure your data now.

Audience

FACULTY RESEARCHERS ADMIN STAFF IT STAFF STUDENTS

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Back up data
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Baselines and configurations
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Classify data
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Computing or storage environment for research
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Cyber security alerts and advisories
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Data collection and survey management
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Data integrity
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Delete or destroy data and devices
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Encrypt data and devices
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Passwords, passphrases and passkeys
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Physically secure data and devices
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Remote interviews
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Report a security event or incident
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Safe web browsing
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Security awareness training
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Send, share or transfer data
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Synchronize system's time with a U of T time server
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Travel or work remotely
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Updates and patching
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Virtual private networks (VPN)
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Virus and malware protection

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