Protecting your computer
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.
Patching
This tool automatically installs critical security patches on computers as soon as they're made available.
Protecting your credentials
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.
Password managers
Store your passwords securely and log into sites without the need to remember all of your passwords.
Two-step authentication
This type of authentication is required to access Stanford systems that have higher than normal levels of security.
Protecting your network connectivity
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.
Protecting information
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.
Policies
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.
