Protect sensitive data by recognizing and preventing phishing scams, managing junk mail, and sending safe email.

• Prevent Phishing Scams
• Manage Your Junk Settings
• Encrypt Sensitive Messages
• Send Safe Email
• Protect Yourself from Call Spoofing

Prevent sensitive data from falling into the wrong hands by protecting your personal and university-owned devices.

• Off-campus Network Access (VPN)
• Antivirus Software
• Software Updates
• Malware & Ransomware
• Lost or Stolen Devices

Secure account management is essential to preventing cyberattacks. 

• Securing Your UARK Account
• Password Managers
• Secure Passphrases
• Multi-factor Authentication

Extra consideration must be taken when traveling outside the United States. Concerns range from basic theft of belongings to targeting of data. It is important to prepare properly and use appropriate safeguards while traveling.

• Before You Leave
• While Traveling

Do your part to prevent potential attacks by staying informed and being a good steward of university resources. 

• Securing University Data
• Handling Sensitive University Data
• SANS Web Application Security Checklist
• Report a Security Incident
• Arkansas News Updates

Familiarize yourself with frameworks and university policies for maintaining secure data, accounts and other resources. 

• Multi-Factor Authentication Policy
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• Code of Computing Practices
• Data Classification Policy
• Computer and Network Security Policy
• IT Policies and Guidelines