IT security
Using IT securely
Strengthening employees’ IT security skills with videos, quizzes and webinars to ward off cyberattacks – that is the aim of a new information programme from the ZID.
Stronger passwords
The Terms of Use for passwords used as part of the IT services of the ZID have been adapted to better protect the IT infrastructure of the University of Vienna.
IT sicher nutzen – interaktiv mehr erfahren
Woran erkennen Sie, ob Sie dem Inhalt eines E-Mails vertrauen können? Ist Ihr u:account-Passwort sicher? Videos und Quizze informieren Sie unterhaltsam zu diesen und weiteren Fragen rund um IT-Security.
IT sicher nutzen – interaktiv mehr erfahren
Employees
Webinars (in German)
Experts from the IT security team share knowledge about IT security – online via Moodle and Zoom.
- IT security in the context of everyday work
Tuesday, 12.11.2024, and Tuesday, 07.01.2025, 14:00–15:30
Information and registration (within data network of University/via VPN) - Password manager for everyday use
Tuesday, 26.11.2024, 14:00–15:30
Information and registration (within data network of University/via VPN)
Tips for users
Browser
Browser
Tips to make the browser use on PCs, laptops, smartphones and tablets more secure.
Spot dangers in e-mails and learn more about the actions of the ZID against spam and phishing.
Cloud storage
Cloud storage
Read how to use cloud storage services such as u:cloud, Dropbox or Google Drive safely.
PC, laptop
PC, laptop
More about the secure daily work on PC and laptop and what to do if your device gets lost or stolen.
Smartphone, tablet
Smartphone, tablet
Learn more about how to use apps securely and how to protect your device from unwanted access.
Password manager
Password manager
A password manager helps to create, manage and use individual login credentials.
Further topics on IT security
Ransomware
Ransomware
How does the university protect itself from such attacks? Interview
How does ransomware get onto my computer and how can I protect myself? More information (in German)
Multi-factor authentication
Multi-factor authentication
Find out what multi-factor authentication is and which IT services you can use it for.
Cryptography
Cryptography
An introduction into the topic, typical use cases and an analysis of chances and risks of cryptography.
External boot medium
External boot medium
An external boot medium can help you to spot and remove malware.
IT security services
Contact
Use the respective servicedesk-forms to contact the IT security team of the ZID – for example to report a phishing e-mail, a vulnerability or a lost device at the University of Vienna or to ask a general question about IT security.
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