Professor Christopher Buddle, Associate Provost (Teaching and Academic Programs) explains why students should care about cybersecurity.
Staying safe online is part of every student's McGill journey.
Many students听have made the transition to in-person studies this term. Here are some resources and tips to help you stay cybersecure wherever you are.听
Beginning your McGill journey: Start safely听
- that attempt to steal your personal information.
- Strengthen your Password:听
- 听that is unique to听 your McGill account.
- Use a different password for each platform or system.
- Set up two-factor authentication (2FA) on your McGill account.听Two-factor authentication (2FA) is required on all McGill accounts because it helps verify that you are the person who is signing into your鈥痑ccount.听Don鈥檛 delay, enroll now at *New students are automatically enrolled.
- Use your to access most online services and IT systems at McGill.
听Learning securely at McGill: Connect and collaborate
- Collaborate with your classmates on secure, McGill-approved platforms:
- is a听cloud-based platform for video and audio web conferencing. Be aware of known security considerations when using Zoom. Note: Zoom should only be used for teaching and learning purposes.听
- Use the to securely connect to restricted sites and resources.
- Familiarize yourself with McGill's for IT technology resources. For all IT policies, visit听听IT Policies, Regulations, Directives & Standards.
- Software piracy: Unauthorized software use can have serious consequences. Ensure that your software use complies听with licensing听agreements.
- Cloud 101: this document provides an introduction to cloud services, including:听
- What cloud services are
- Different types of data and the level of protection they require
- What is expected from you
- Learn how to safely use McGill's cloud applications in this short video:
Staying vigilant: Protect your personal information
- falling victim to fraudulent communication.
- Store your data safely on McGill-approved applications:听
- List of McGill-approved cloud services听(login required).
- Keep your devices protected and up to date:
- : Keep your data and computer safe while using the Internet.
- Use trusted apps and networks:
- Connect to .
- Use the to securely connect to restricted sites and resources.
- Social media - use with caution: Oversharing can lead to serious consequences. Stay safe with these guidelines.
- Shop safely online: Help protect yourself against consumer fraud with these tips.
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