Compromised?

Find out how to recover.

Security Problem?

Talk to us immediately if you know of a security problem on the campus network.

Peer to Peer

Find out how to disable p2p file sharing software.

Harassment or Abuse

If you have been a victim of network harassment or abuse, find out what to do.

ATTENTION

There is a phishing scam currently circulating with the following subject:

CONFIRM YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT

Among other things, it asks you to reply and provide your university account password and claims to be from "helpdesk@uchicago.edu".

This is a scam. Do not respond. You do not need to forward the email to us. You should delete the email.

Please reference NSIT Safe Computing for information on phishing scams and safe computing practices.

If you or someone you know did respond to such an email, sending a password or other sensitive information, contact our office immediately at 773-702-CERT.

- 2008-04-10

Welcome

The Network Security Center (NSC) protects the University's networks from malicious computer attacks, service interruptions, and network harassment. The NSC investigates security incidents involving personal and departmental computers that are on the network. This role also includes educating system administrators and providing tools to permit systems administrators to maintain an improved level of security on their systems. Additionally, the NSC is responsible for ensuring that information-related laws, regulations, and policies are adhered to in a consistent manner.

The University of Chicago Network Security Center is a member of FIRST

Who we are and links to PGP keys.

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