Information Security is a team sport
We cannot protect all of UAB without your help. You play a key role in protecting information. Be knowledgeable. Be aware. Be proactive. Help us enable UAB to be world class.
The vision of UAB IT’s information security office is to “Secure to Empower.” Information Security is responsible for mitigating risk for the University through the development and maintenance of UAB’s Information Security strategy, which includes IT policies and best practices, security training and awareness programs, security monitoring and operations, secure architecture and vulnerability management. Our goal is to balance confidentiality (keeping private matters private), integrity (assuring that your information is complete and accurate) and availability (having timely and reliable access to your information).
2-Factor
2-Factor Authentication is required for all UAB students, faculty and employees.
Security Awareness
Be knowledgeable about common threats, like phishing, and how to protect yourself and UAB.
Tools & Services
Tools and services we deploy to help safeguard the University’s computing resources and data.
Data Classification
A classification system that makes it easier for faculty, staff and researchers to determine how to best secure the information.
Policies & Guidance
Policies help keep everyone safe from malware, data thieves, and identity theft.
Compliance
UAB stays compliant with federal laws that stipulate how data related to HIPAA, FISMA, PCI, GLBA, and FERPA must be protected.
Latest from Security
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Public WiFi not always convenient — and could be dangerous
You’re at the mall and that Snapchat you need to send won’t go out. The screen sits and loads, the little ghost icon bobs up and down. Open the settings and there it is, the saving grace — free WiFi.[…]
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Keeping Private Information Private
By remembering these simple tips, you can keep the hackers and scammers away! Use 2-Factor Authentication. 2-Factor Authentication is an effective tool to stop hackers and scammers. The way that 2-Factor Authentication works is very simple. When you log into[…]
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Keep security tips in mind amid world events
With the potential for increased cyberattacks during ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine, UAB IT encourages faculty, staff, researchers and students to ensure their devices are up to date and to be vigilant against phishing attacks. While there are no specific[…]
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Celebrate Cyber Security Awareness Month by catching some phish
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and UAB IT is focusing on phishing — those suspicious emails that can catch us unaware and wreak havoc on accounts and systems. To help combat phishing, UAB IT is releasing a new[…]
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