Tips for users
The IT security team of the University of Vienna has compiled a comprehensive list of tips for students and employees to make daily work on the computer – be it on desktop, laptop or mobile devices – more secure.
Students
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Tips by topic
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.
Security objectives
The objective of IT security is to protect data and services. In doing so, three aspects are key:
- Confidentiality
- Integrity
- Availability
It is not possible to provide absolute security. Therefore, the biggest challenge is to analyse risks and implement measures that optimally meet the objectives of the users and the organisation.
IT security is not responsible for the necessary and permitted processing of personal data. For further information about data protection, please visit the website of the Data Protection Officer of the University of Vienna.
Implementing tips
Some of the tips listed below require advanced user skills as well as administrator access to the device. They are targeted at employees of the ZID, IT representatives at organisational units as well as users who manage their devices themselves (e.g. students).
Note
Do research online and use the information provided by the device and software manufacturers to check or update the current configurations of your device.