James Madison University - Computer Security
Computing HelpDesk Hours:
Phone: 540-568-3555
Mon-Thu: 8:00am - 9:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm
When the University is closed for inclement weather, the Computing HelpDesk is closed. Please check self-help for answers to many of your computing questions.
Exceptions:
Information and Computer Security
Students
- Prevent -
- Set up a computer using StartSafe security recommendations
- Download JMU provided anti-virus software (requires eID login)
- Security defects in your computer need to be patched regularly - and not just Windows Updates!
- Setting up an off-campus wireless network
- More security preparation information for students
- Security Engineering miscellaneous services and general information
- Report - security incidents or abuse
- Repair - Recovering from a security failure
Faculty/Staff and Affiliates
- Prevent -
- Security defects in your computer need to be patched regularly - and not just Windows Updates!
- Download JMU provided anti-virus software for home computers (requires eID login)
- Setting up an off-campus wireless network
- More security preparation information for faculty, staff, and affiliates
- Security Engineering miscellaneous services and general information
- Report - security incidents or abuse
- Repair - Recovering from a security failure
Other Interested Parties
People outside of the JMU Community may also report security incidents or abuse.
Security Threats
Various threats to you, the JMU community and the Internet arise every day. Here are some of the most common and recent ones:
- 12/01/2009 - Fake JMU Webmail Site
- 05/30/2008 - Higher education passwords under attack
- External activity and threat reports
New to Computing or the Internet? Check out these sites created for the general public:
Publisher:
Computing Security
For Information Contact:
Computing Security
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA 22807, MSC 5735
(540) 568-2364
Last Modified: 12/1/2009
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