INFORMATION SECURITY

A Unit of Penn State Information Technology

Penn State Information Security establishes, implements, and maintains a University-wide security program. We protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Penn State’s information from unauthorized use, access, disclosure, modification, damage, or loss. IS remains committed to keeping sensitive information safe from ongoing cyber threats. Penn State’s information is valuable. We’ll help you understand the sensitivity of that information and teach you how to protect it.

 

Latest Security Alerts

College Employment Job scam

Penn State will not send virtual opportunities for employment to our users from gmail addresses or similar anonymous providers.   If you have already responded to the "job offer" message, block or delete all messages you receive by email or text from the...

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“URGENT” NOTICE / ALERT Phish

Recently, Penn State, along with numerous other Universities world-wide have been attacked by a phishing campaign pretending accounts will be disabled without quick action. Some characteristics of the messages: Subjects of messages vary, but usually include URGENT or...

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Gift Card Scam

Do not send gift card codes via text or email; you will not be able to recover your money. They may also begin by saying: "Hi, I have an assignment I need you to do for me immediately. Let me know if you are available. So kindly respond back via email". You will...

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