Information Technology Risk at Brown
by Connie Sadler, Director of IT Security, Computing and Information Services
 IT Security led an effort this summer to gather data from 88 departments in support of Brown University's first comprehensive IT Security Risk Assessment. The goal was to identify risks common to many departments and to then create a project plan to address the top risks identified. The second Risk Assessment will be done in 2007, and will be repeated every other year. During the even years, efforts will be made to prioritize and work on the primary risks identified during the assessment years.
While the University does a comprehensive assessment for the campus, each department also must look at risk within the department, and take action. And every user has a responsibility to their department to do their part in protecting information and pointing out potential weaknesses. Only by working together as a team can we achieve our collective goal of applying adequate protections where they are needed. continued...
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Got SAV?
 You may have an anti-virus program installed on your computer, but is it the latest, Brown version of Symantec AntiVirus? And why use Brown's version of SAV? Here are seven good reasons:
- Both Symantec Antivirus for Windows (Managed Mode) and Symantec Antivirus for Macintosh are available from the software download page. They are configured for Brown's environment to provide optimum protection.
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Malware: How to Recognize, Deal With, and Combat It
by William Collins, Coordinator, Computer & Technical Operations Geological Sciences
Overview
 Spyware, sometimes referred to as “adware” when distributed by businesses, seems to be everywhere these days. Computer users complain about it, certain online vendors distribute and use it, it is commonly associated with identity theft, it is considered “malware” by all who are bitten by it and Congress is impotent in any effort to control or ban it. The sad part is that people usually acquiesce to its installation by routinely clicking “yes” to websites which ask our permission to install software of dubious value or use.
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