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Information Security

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24/7 Support

If you have any reason to suspect a security issue, contact the Pitt Digital Security team immediately so that we may assess the issue.

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Software & Tools

Protect your data and the University with powerful security software titles, tools, and resources at no or reduced costs.

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Custom Consultations

Get personalized guidance from the security experts of Pitt Digital by requesting a consultation to evaluate your needs and solutions.

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Security Software
Multifactor Authentication (DUO)
PittNet VPN (GlobalProtect)
Antivirus for University-Owned Devices
Antivirus for Personal Devices
Enterprise Spam and Virus Filter with Exchange Online Protection
SECURITY BASICS

Start With the Basics

Learn five simple habits that make a big difference in protecting your Pitt account and personal information from common threats like phishing emails and password theft.

Get Started With Cybersecurity
ACCOUNT PROTECTION

Add an Extra Layer of Protection

Multifactor authentication is like a second lock on your door—even if someone gets your password, they still can't access your account without your phone.

Setup Account Protection
EMAIL SECURITY

Keep Your Inbox Clean and Safe

Pitt's email security tools automatically filter spam, block malicious messages, and flag suspicious content—helping protect you before threats reach your inbox.

Learn About Email Security
SECURITY TOOLS

Free Tools to Keep You Safe

From secure file sharing to email filtering, Pitt provides security tools designed to work quietly in the background while you focus on your work.

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SECURITY TRAINING

Tailored Training for Your Department

Need security guidance for your team or unit? Request customized training that addresses your specific concerns and workflows.

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Identify Risks Before They Become Threats

Pitt Digital Security can help you identify potential threats before they become issues for your department. Are you concerned that your data has already been compromised? Pitt Digital Security will help you assess the situation, manage the incident, and respond to University stakeholders and legal partners.

Ensure appropriate access for network users through network security controls, ID management, authentication measures, physical security, remote support tools, and encryption management.

Request our help to quickly restore normal service operations after an incident and minimize the impact on business operations — ensuring service quality and availability are maintained.

Partner with us to investigate your networks and systems when requests are submitted to you by OUC or Law Enforcement.

Proactively search for cyber threats and use the latest practices to find malicious actors in your environment that have slipped past your initial endpoint security defenses.

Identify vulnerabilities in managed systems, evaluate the severity of risks, and take planned actions.

Safeguard your systems by having our Threat and Incident Management Team triage potential University network threats by evaluating inputs from many security, network, and system tools.

Security Guides & Best Practices
Phishing Avoidance
Pitt Passport SSO
Safe Social Networking
Device Theft Awareness
Password Best Practices and Standards
Manage Security Audits with Our Help

Pitt Digital Security is available to assist departments and schools in all IT security audit needs — including regulatory requests. Contact us for expert guidance in managing and executing audit processes through risk identification, evaluation, and mitigation.

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IT Audit Guidance
Request risk-based security audits from Pitt Digital Security to determine if your University data is adequately protected and in in cases where you are requested to perform and report internal IT audits.
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IT Risk Management
Improve your departmental risk identification, evaluation, and mitigation capabilities. Work with us to identify risks, assess any potential impacts, and lessen risks by implementing mitigation controls.
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Contract & Agreement Review
Review IT contracts and agreements with our guidance to determine if your department and the University can meet contractually obligated data-security requirements.
Audit & Risk Resources
NCBI dbGaP Project Requests
E-Business Solution Risk Assessments
General Security Risk Assessments and Consultations
Human Research Protection Office (HRPO)
Security Vulnerability Assessment
System Security Plan Development
Vendor Security Risk Assessment
Build a Personalized Security Strategy

IT security architecture and engineering can help you design and document key elements of your overall security program, which ensures that your department and users can understand and utilize methods for creating safe, collaborative digital environments. Pitt Digital Security will work closely with you to create a well-defined strategy that fits your needs and uses industry-leading best practices to enable your department’s security and success.

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Strategy and Design

Plan and create your IT environment with security as a top priority.

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Security Tooling

Implement the proper tools and security measures for your needs.

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Solution Engineering

Design and develop secure solutions that fit your unique work processes and data needs.