Security patches and anti-malware software play an important role in keeping your computer and data safe.
Stanford Anti-Malware
Protect your computer from viruses, adware/spyware, and other malicious software.
Stanford Anti-Malware for Windows Stanford Anti-Malware for Mac
Patching
This tool automatically installs critical security patches on computers as soon as they're made available.
Two-step authentication and strong passwords can help make sure no one steals your information.
Passwords
Check out the SUNet ID Passwords page for tips on how to pick a strong password.
Two-step authentication
This type of authentication is required to access Stanford systems that have higher than normal levels of security.
With VPN and Stanford Secure Wireless, you can make sure you have an encrypted connection over the Internet.
Stanford Secure Wireless Network
Stanford Secure protects your data with network encryption.
Encryption and risk classification provide enhanced protection to Stanford faculty and staff.
Risk Classifications
Determine which risk classification is appropriate for a particular type of data.
Mobile Device Management
Configure your devices to protect your data.
Brush up on your knowledge of important Stanford policies on computing and copyright.
Risk Classifications
Determine which risk classification is appropriate for a particular type of data.
Minimum Security Standards
Determine the minimum level of care necessary for Stanford's sensitive data.
Administrative Guide
Learn more about Stanford's Computing and Network Usage Policy and related policies on computing.