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If you are purchasing new software, review this page and submit your request through the Technology Risk Assessment Form.
Network and system administrators can request information security assessments of their networks, systems, programs, and labs through the IT Security Office (ITSO).
BitLocker is a feature of Windows that encrypts your data to keep it safe from unauthorized access. Using BitLocker Whole Disk Encryption (WDE), your entire disk is encrypted.
Please consult your security liaison or your local technical support provider before enabling this feature on any…
The Electronic Signature service, using Adobe Sign, gives you the ability to send documents and collect signatures electronically for approval. Adobe Sign works within your existing systems and processes, and the e-signatures are secure and legal. You can also digitize existing signing…
With identity theft due to the loss of online data a major concern these days, Cornell needs to protect sensitive data stored in electronic form, particularly the personal information that students, employees, and others associated with the university have placed under our trust.
Why Data Security…
By keeping your computer secure, you help safeguard Cornell's systems, including our networks and other people's computers and devices, plus you'll have the peace of mind that comes with knowing your information and resources are protected. For these reasons, all campus systems used to conduct…
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Your NetID, along with other login information you use at Cornell, secures a host of services that are available to you as a member of the university community. Following some straightforward practices and guidelines will keep your identity, computer,…
Identity and Access Management is provided through a suite of mission-critical services, which support secure access to Cornell's IT services and systems. Implementing a set of tools, policies, and practices to manage authentication helps safeguard university data and ensures that only authorized…
The IT Security Office provides the following vulnerability scanning options:
New Users: Get Started with Two-Step Login
Two-Factor Authentication
Two-Step Login adds an extra layer of security to your Cornell NetID and password by requiring:
LastPass is a password management service that stores all your passwords in one secure vault, which you protect with a single master passphrase. It is a browser extension and mobile app that works across operating systems and device types.
A Cornell NetID is a unique electronic identifier that, when combined with a password, permits secure access to non-public Cornell resources and information. Types of NetIDs include roles such as student, faculty, staff, and alumni.
NetIDs are unique and permanent. The same NetID is never…
The information in this article is intended for technical staff who create, maintain, and support applications that require authentication. Most Cornell faculty, students, and staff do not need this information.
Shibboleth Identity Provider (IdP) is an open-source implementation of web single sign…
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NetID Password Compromise
Do you suspect your NetID password has been stolen?