The CSU is enhancing its information security program by developing a set of system-wide information security policies and supports standards. Last fall, the CSU contracted with a consulting firm to assist in the development of a system-wide responsible use policy, information security policy and supporting standards. The policies and standards will provide direction and support to campuses in their efforts to protect CSU information assets and provide privacy protection to individuals in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and university requirements. The policies and standards will help promote and encourage appropriate use of information assets. Campuses may supplement, but not supersede, the system-wide policies and standards by developing additional campus policies and standards.

Cyber alerts, activity, and threat information:

US Cert (United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team) at: http://www.uscert.gov/

SANS (SysAdmin, Audit, Network, Security) Internet Storm Center at: http://isc.sans.org/

California Office of Information Security: http://www.oispp.ca.gov/government/default.asp

State of California Information Security Program Guide

Antivirus Information:

The IT Department has purchased Kaspersky antivirus and is now working on scripts to remotely manage the migration from Symantec to Kaspersky. Kaspersky will be less intrusive on performance and disk space. Students, faculty and staff may obtain a copy for personally-owned computers by visiting the Help Desk in the Classroom Building during normal business hours.

Kaspersky Real-time Malware Dashboard : http://www.kaspersky.com/viruswatch3
Kaspersky's Encyclopedia of Malware: http://www.viruslist.com/en/viruses/encyclopedia/
Importance of Antivirus Software:

Protecting Your Personally-owned Computer

Before you connect your personally-owned computer to Cal Maritime's VPN, read this information about how to protect and clean it.

Protecting Your Personally-owned Computer (Word or PDF)