IT Security
IT Security is something that concerns us all. We all have a role to play in keeping our devices and Trinity data and IT systems secure.
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This page will give you an overview of the following items:
- General information
- Cyber Crime Watch Hub
- Staying cyber secure while working remotely
- Cyber Security training
General information
Password security
We take password security seriously. When it comes to your computer account:
- Do not share your password with anyone, at any time, for any reason
- You are responsible for the actions carried out under your Trinity computer account
- You must change your password every 180 days
Phishing
Phishing is a form of online fraud.
Cybercriminals use phishing emails to trick you into giving away important information, such as your login details. They can then use these to access your own data, or data that you have access to, putting the entire University at risk.
If you receive an unusual email:
- Do not give away your username and password by email. IT Services will never ask for your username and password via email.
- Do not click on links or open attachments in suspicious emails as these can bring you to dodgy websites or infect your computer with viruses.
- Always pause and check with the sender first before actioning an unusual email.
- Report it to the IT Service Desk (itservicedesk@tcd.ie).
If you have replied to a phishing message or clicked on any links within the email body and entered your Trinity username and password please immediately:
- Change your password
- Report the incident to the IT Service Desk (itservicedesk@tcd.ie).
GDPR and data security
As a staff member, you will likely be in contact with different types of data.
It’s important to know how to handle, store and process this data correctly to comply with data protection and GDPR requirements.
To get started, take a look at our web pages for data classification and data storage to ensure you process data correctly.
More information
For more information, visit our websites for IT Security and Keeping IT Secure.
Cyber Crime Watch Hub
The Cyber Crime Watch Hub is an online centre of security awareness training and engaging resources.
This hub blends humour and micro-training to highlight the risk and impact of cyber security attacks in an entertaining way.
It is available to all Trinity staff on Microsoft SharePoint via office.tcd.ie.
Cyber Security Training
IT Services use a cyber security awareness training resource, called KnowBe4, part of our overall cyber security awareness training program, designed to prepare the Trinity community against possible scams and to ensure every individual in Trinity remains vigilant.
KnowBe4 contains a selection of interactive training modules on current cyber security topics that you can complete at your own pace.
Staying cyber secure while working remotely
We’ve put together key information to help you stay cyber secure while working off campus.
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