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As a protective measure, MIT plans to retire its open wireless networks, MIT and MIT N. After the change, users will have three wireless options on campus: MIT GUEST, MIT SECURE and MIT SECURE N. 

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Welcome to Secure Computing at MIT. IS&T is here to help keep the MIT community and its assets safe from Internet threats.

At the same time, cyber criminals are constantly looking for ways to breach computers, even those here at MIT. So every time you log onto the Internet, you open up your computer, data, and identity to malware and other threats — unless you take the right precautions. 

Just click on the appropriate links to the left to begin. Remember, even doing a few things, such as changing your passwords or downloading the latest patches, can make a big difference in keeping you safe. Need help? The IS&T Help Desk is available online, by phone, or in-person.

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As a protective measure, MIT plans to retire its open wireless networks, MIT and MIT N. After the change, users will have three wireless options on campus: MIT GUEST, MIT SECURE and MIT SECURE N.