CU-Boulder employees have access to, and are responsible for protecting, a wide variety of sensitive information. Unauthorized exposure of information such as student academic records, medical information, credit card information, and social security numbers can have a harmful affect on people's lives.

Learn how to protect your identity and the identities of those entrusted to you.

Infected
Antivirus software is one of the most important tools for safeguarding your computer. Download your free copy of CUantivirus now!

Catch of the Day
You should never provide your passwords to anyone or send private data via e-mail. Learn more about phishing and how to avoid becoming the catch of the day.

Starving Artist
Copyright infringement isn't a faceless crime. Know your rights and responsibilities in this digital age of copyright.

E-mail & Web Security
You should be highly suspicious of unexpected messages directing you to click on a link or open an attachment, particularly if it’s from someone you don’t know. Learn how to stay safe when e-mailing and surfing the Web.

Simple
Simple passwords can make your life complicated. A password should always be at least eight characters long and include three different character classes. Click here for more tips about creating a password.

Polyanna
Harden your computer before a computer compromise hardens you. Learn what steps you need to take to make it harder to for an intruder to break into your computer..

Got an identity crisis?
Jack does, but he's not worried about it. That's because he's using the identities of people that had personal information on a website, sent it in an e-mail or were just not careful about protecting their personal information. Find out how you can prevent your identity from being Jacked.

Phishing: Don't Get Hooked
Know what steps to take and things to avoid to safely navigate the Internet's dangerous waters.

Jack's Listening
Click here to learn more about wireless security and the campus's no-cost encryption software

Unlimited Copies; Limited Future
Learn more about copyright and your responsibilities.

Think no one could guess your password? Then you don't know jack!
Read on to find out how to make your password stronger and Jack's job harder.

Jack Be Nimble
Find out how to protect the expensive equipment in our buildings, and most importantly improve the physical safety for everyone on our campus.

The Spy Who Came In From the Internet
Learn how to protect your computer from spyware.

E-mail & Web Security
Learn how to stay safe when using e-mail and surfing the Web.