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University Information Technology

Information Security

Computer Security Incident Handling

A security incident is "any real or suspected adverse event in relation to the security of computer systems or computer networks". Examples of security incidents include: attempts to gain unauthorized access to a system or its data; unwanted disruption or denial of service; the unauthorized use of a system for the processing or storage of data; changes to system hardware, firmware, or software characteristics without the owner's knowledge, instruction or consent." [CERT 1993]

The following procedures and guidelines are used by UIT:

  1. Procedures for IT Staff Handling a Compromise
  2. Computer Security Incident Handling Procedures
  3. What you can do about SPAM or Junk E-mail

For Immediate Help, contact NOC.