Welcome to the College of Southern Nevada’s resource for information technology security.  It is important that everyone who uses a computer understand how to keep their computer, data, and other electronic devices secure.   If you have additional questions please contact Self Service.  OTS is committed to helping faculty, staff and students protect their computers and information from viruses and spyware.

We offer Secure Wireless Access.  Find out more...

Tools to Help Keep Data Secure!

Read additional articles on security in our newsletter.

Security Tips

Password Protection and Changing Your Password
Creating a Secure Password
Tips for Students
Tips for Faculty/Staff

Encrypting Files

Secure Email Attachments with WinZip
Using WinZip to Encrypt your Files
Email Encryption-What it is and why it is important

Phishing

Phishing Scams
Recognizing Phishing E-mails (Microsoft)
Phishing and Spam IQ Quiz (SonicWALL)

More Resources

Join Blackberry Enterprise Server Express 
Saving Files to a Shared Drive
Connecting Your iPhone to CSN Email

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