IS&T has rolled out Duo Security two-factor authentication (2FA) to the MIT community. 2FA is a security mechanism used to protect systems, services and accounts for which a password alone provides insufficient security.
Learn more and sign up today!
Welcome to Secure Computing at MIT.
Cyber criminals are constantly looking for ways to breach computers, even those here at MIT. Every time you log on to the internet, you open up your computer, data, and identity to malware and other threats — unless you take the right precautions.
Even doing a few things, such as changing your passwords or downloading the latest patches, can make a big difference. Need help? The IS&T Service Desk is available online, by phone, or in-person.
Renew your digital certificates before they expire on July 31, 2017.
There's more than one way to update your password. IS&T provides several options to help you stay secure.
Sophos and CrashPlan provide an added layer of protection – and they're free to download from the IS&T software grid.