Professor Christopher P. Manfredi, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic), describes the responsibility of all academics to uphold McGill's information security.Ìý
Academics and cybersecurity
Ensure cybersecure practices in all teaching and learning activities.Ìý
Access McGill's systems safely
- Enable two-factor authentication on your McGill account. Two-factor authentication (2FA) is required on all McGill accounts because it helps verify that you are the person who is signing into your account. Don’t delay, enroll now at
- McGill's (VPN) allows you to connect to restricted sites and resources.
- Ensure your device is secure when connecting to McGill remotely (see Secure your devices section ).
Stay safe when working remotelyÌý
- Preparing for remote workÌý- Follow these guidelines to ensure safe computing from a distance.
- : Find valuable resources in Safe at home: a module in the online course IT Security Awareness EssentialsÌý(available on myCourses).
Protect your identity
- that attempt to steal your personal information.
- Strengthen and protect your password:
- Your McGill password is for McGill systems. Do not use your McGill password on non-McGill systems or websites.
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- Do not share your password with anyone.
- Use a different password for each platform or system.
- Do not overshare on social media: Tips for safe sharing
Safeguard student data
Only use McGill-approved storage and collaboration solutions for storing students' personal data. All educational software used for teaching and learning must comply with the McGill Cloud Directive.
McGill supports academic activities with a range of secure teaching and learning solutions. See the full list of McGill-approved cloud services for software supporting secure data storage, file sharing, publishing and collaboration.
Software: considerations
Note that if you recommend a solution to students that is not McGill-approved, you are legally responsible for any resulting consequences. For more information, see IT Policies, Regulations, Directives & Standards.
- McGill's cloud services website provides additional information, including:
- Cloud solution approval process
- What is personal information? Types of data and what can be stored in the cloud
- Software Piracy : Unauthorized software use can have serious consequences. Ensure that your software use complies with licensing agreements.
McGill-approved teaching solutions
Here is a sample of available tools and services available.Ìý
- : McGill's learning management system for online teaching and learning
- : Technology supporting live, interactive question and response and learning assessment.
- : As part of the Microsoft Office 365 offering, Microsoft Forms allows users to quickly and easily create surveys, quizzes, registration forms, and polls.
- : Allows users to create surveys and publish to a public or a private audience.
- Teaching and learning technologies (McGill Teaching and Learning Services site)
Secure your devices
Follow some basic safety tips to keep your devices safe:
- Ìýand password-protect to help prevent unauthorized access.
- Apply regular updates:
- whenever possible.
- Install antivirus software:
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