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Welcome to Information Technology-Information Assurance Security Website.

Our mission statement is to provide the best IT security support, making us a center of excellence.

Helpful Hints:

  • Have anti‐virus software and firewalls installed, properly configured, and up‐to‐date..
    Set your computer to automatically update for you. New threats are discovered daily.
  • Update your operating system and critical program software.
    Turn on automatic updating if that feature is available.
  • Backup key files.
    Copy important files stored on your computer onto a removable disc and store in a
    safe place.
  • Change your password often..
    Create passwords using upper and lower case as well as numbers.
  • Do lock your computer if you leave your desk.
  • Do report spam and phishing emails to: reportspam@spam.mdc.edu
 

Help protect yourself against rogue security software

Rogue security software AKA "scareware" produces fake security warnings which might appear as you surf the Web. These warnings are designed to trick you into downloading malicious software. For more information, see Watch out for fake alerts 

Helpful Cyber Security Links

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Protect Your Identity

View all Cyber Security Tips Newsletters

Securing Mobile Devices

Cyber Security Training Videos

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INFORMATION ASSURANCE
Kendall Campus, L136  •  11011 SW 104th Street, Miami, FL 33176-3393
(305) 237-0248 Dept  •  (305) 237-2129 Fax  •  InfoSec@mdc.edu


Miami Dade College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees.
Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Miami Dade College.
Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin,
disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or genetic information. Contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs/ADA Coordinator, at 305.237.2577 for information.
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