Purpose and Overview
Miami University's IT Security Services are dedicated to safeguarding the university's digital assets, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems. These services address the growing need for robust cybersecurity measures in an academic environment, protecting against threats such as unauthorized access, data breaches, and other cyber risks.
Features and Benefits
Features
- Security Architecture Consulting and Assessments: Expert evaluations to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
- Enterprise Application Security: Provides enterprise application security administration and consultation.
- Compliance Reviews: Ensuring adherence to university policies and regulatory requirements.
- Policy and Infrastructure Reviews: Analyzing existing policies and IT infrastructure for information security enhancements.
- Incident Response: Prompt action and investigation in response to security incidents.
- Vulnerability Scanning: Regular scans to identify and address security weaknesses.
- Security Awareness and Training Programs: Educational initiatives to promote best practices among users.
- Centralized Logging Management: Consolidation and analysis of system logs for monitoring and auditing.
- Network Intrusion Prevention: Measures to detect and prevent unauthorized access to the network.
- SSL Certificate Provisioning: Issuance and management of SSL certificates for secure communications.
- Firewall Management: Configuration and maintenance of firewalls to protect network boundaries.
Benefits
- Enhanced Security Posture: Proactive measures reduce the risk of cyber threats.
- Regulatory Compliance: Assistance in meeting legal and institutional security requirements.
- User Empowerment: Educational programs increase awareness and promote safe computing practices.
- Operational Continuity: Rapid incident response minimizes downtime and data loss.
- Resource Optimization: Centralized services streamline security management across departments.
Service Boundaries and Constraints
- Scope: Services encompass university-owned systems and networks.
- Eligibility: Available to faculty, staff, and students with university-affiliated accounts.
- Conditions: Certain services may require departmental approval or additional authentication.
Eligibility and Audience
IT Security Services are accessible to all Miami University faculty, staff, and students. Some advanced services may be tailored for departmental IT personnel or require specific authorization.
Getting Started and Support
To request IT Security Services or report a security concern:
Need Help?
For 24x7 assistance, contact IT Help at 513-529-7900 or initiate a chat session via Miami IT Chat