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Information security is vital for providing the MIT community with accurate, reliable information to authorized recipients and to preserve important records. Individuals who manage or use this information must protect it from unauthorized modification, disclosure, and destruction (per IT policy 13.2.2).

Information and computer security has become critical as data is increasingly created, processed, and stored electronically. While security technology has evolved with this trend, it is not the only tool in the shed. People and their behaviors are an essential link in the security chain.

Securing Devices	Guarding Privacy	Protecting Data	Related Topics
Tips & Best Practices Viruses, Spyware & Malware Patches & Updates Backing Up Firewalls Loss & Theft Mobile Phones Tips for Traveling	Email & Web Safety MITnet and Security Passwords Peer-to-Peer File Sharing	Data Classification @ MIT Electronic Data Breaches Paper Data Breaches Information Ownership Removing Sensitive Data Protect Sensitive Data	Awareness & Education Compromised Computers Copyright & DMCA IT Policies MIT Stopit Security FAQ What is IT Security?

The IT Security Services team assists and collaborates with all areas at MIT to assess, implement, and maintain information security needs.