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Virginia Tech IT Security Office

Important Notice

Every member of Virginia Tech’s user community has a responsibility to use good computing habits to help protect Virginia Tech’s computers, systems and information. Strong passwords are an essential part of that effort. By using strong passwords you can do your part to help protect Virginia Tech’s information technology assets.

Change Your Password Before July 1, 2011

Password changes are now being required before July 1, 2011 for the following groups:

All PID passwords.
All Hokies passwords for full user accounts and sponsored accounts.
Central IT Oracle ID passwords for the production databases Banner, Warehouse, VaTech, Foundation, and GIS.

If you do not change your password by July 1, 2011 then your password will expire. Expired passwords will need to be changed to allow account authentication. Passwords that have been changed between July 1, 2010 and July 1, 2011 will be valid for 12 months from the date of the change. To learn more visit www.vt.edu/password.

Important Warning! Never Send Your Password by Email

Virginia Tech will NEVER ask you to send your password via email. You should not respond to emails that ask for your user ID and password. Beware of phishing attempts!

Identity Finder

The IT Security Office strongly encourages faculty and staff can download the Windows or Mac version of Identity Finder at http://network.software.vt.edu . This is an important step to identity information that needs to be protected.

Virginia Tech cyber security team creates winning network security product

A team from the Virginia Tech Information Technology Security Laboratory and Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering won third place in the 2011 National Security Innovation Competition.

Cyber Awareness

Awareness remains one of the most effective methods of keeping your data, your computer, and even your IT systems safe. Each person has a duty to maintain an awareness of potential threats and safe practices while computing. Learn more about cyber security issues.

Students

Virginia Tech University has a fairly open network that provides an excellent environment for students to leverage technology in their educational pursuits. As part of this technology environment, students play an important part in protecting sensitive information and computers.

Protecting Sensitive Data

Protecting sensitive data is an important issue at Virginia Tech. It is imperative to be aware of what types of data you handle and if it is sensitive. Once found, it is just as important to take steps to protect it. Virginia Tech has many policies and standards in place dealing with and protecting sensitive data. It is our shared responsibility to do what we can to protect sensitive information.

IT Professionals

The complexity of Virginia Tech’s IT systems offers a special security challenge to those who manage them. This portal provides information specific to the needs of Virginia Tech's IT professions.

Staff and Faculty

Every faculty and staff member has an obligation to do their part in protecting the sensitive information and IT systems of Virginia Tech. Learn how to help.

IT Security Office Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide technology tools and services, education, awareness, and guidance necessary to all Virginia Tech users to work towards a safe and secure information technology environment for teaching and learning, research, outreach, and the conduct of university business.

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