IT Security
Security Tools
The University of Akron will never e-mail you and ask you to disclose or verify your UA password. If you receive a suspicious e-mail with a link to update your account information, do not click on the link--instead, report the e-mail to The University of Akron for investigation.
Antivirus Tools:
All of these tools are free to download for personal use. Your University provided computer will already have antivirus software installed.
Windows Operating Systems:
Macintosh Operating Systems:
Anti-Spyware/Malware tools:
Windows Software Inspector:
- Secunia Personal Software Inspector is a nice tool to make sure your computer software is up to date and free of security issues. This is a complementary program to antivirus tools.
Encryption:
- KeePass password safe KeePass is a portable password manager for PC (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X), with ports available for Android, iPhone, iPad, and more
- Gnu GPG with documentation GnuPG allows to encrypt and sign your data and communication, features a versatile key management system as well as access modules for all kinds of public key directories.
Security Basics
Security FAQ
Security Awareness
Reporting a Security Incident
Security Tools
Advisories & Warnings
About Phishing
GDPR
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Contact Information
(330) 972-6888