IT Security Support
Related Security Topics
On this page:
StopIt
Copyright & DMCA
Virus Protection
Policies
Protecting Sensitive Information
IT Security and the IT Security Services Team cover a range of areas beyond the scope of protecting your computer or the MIT network from unauthorized access. Various other services fall under the "realm" of IT Security.
StopIt
IS&T's StopIt program follows up on abuse and misuse of the MIT network and IT resources provided by MIT. Misuse or abuse can include harassment via email or instant messaging, unauthorized spamming, and inappropriate Web pages or behavior in Athena clusters.
Copyright and DMCA
MIT receives copyright infringement notices from copyright holders on a regular basis in response to DMCA (the Digital Millennium Copyright Act). To follow up on alleged infringement occurring on the MIT network, MIT has a designated DMCA agent on the IT Security Support team. Copyright infringement is by Institute policy not tolerated on the MIT network; however, MIT does not disclose personal information on any alleged infringers to complainants unless legally required to do so.
Learn more about copyright infringement:
Filing a Copyright Infringement Notification
If You Are Issued a Copyright Infringement Notice
Copyright Infringement Policy for Students
FAQs About Peer-to-Peer File Sharing
Virus Protection
Virus protection is just one method of protecting your data from exposure. Virus protection software is supplied to MIT community members at no cost and is supported by the Service Desk.
Policies
IS&T policies cover the use and security of computer systems, networks and information resources at MIT. All users of these facilities, including technology developers, end users, and resource administrators, are expected to be familiar with these policies and the consequence of violation. These policies are coordinated through the IT Security Support team but are owned and approved by policy owners and the Vice President for IS&T.
Protecting Sensitive Information
Protecting sensitive data at MIT is the responsibility of the whole community. Improper disclosures of sensitive data can cause harm and embarrassment to students, faculty, and staff, and immeasurable damage to the image and reputation of the Institute. It is in everyone's interest to ensure that the Institute's sensitive data is appropriately protected. More about this topic, resources, and Institute-wide initiatives to protect sensitive information can be found on the
Protecting Sensitive Information web site
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