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Last Updated: October 22, 2009
Windows Security
Attacks on computers running Microsoft Windows operating systems and software products are becoming more widespread and sophisticated. Unsecured computers can adversely affect both the owner of the computer and other computers on the internet. Please take time to secure your computers by following the Security Procedures listed below. If you have specific questions on a particular Windows security topic, the U-M Windows listserv is a good place to ask those questions.
U-M Windows Update Service
One of the most important Windows security practices is to ensure timely and regular patching of all Windows machines. The central U-M Windows Update Service allows units to configure their workstations to contact a local sources for Microsoft updates. Units on campus running Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) for their users have offered to make this service more widely available on campus. Follow this link for more information about how to use this service.
If you run a WSUS server that you would like to add to the pool of WSUS resources available to campus, please contact ITCS W2K Support.
Presentation by David Aucsmith, Microsoft
On May 16, 2006, David Aucsmith, Senior Director of Microsoft's Institute for Advanced Technology in Governments, delivered a presentation on Information Security to the University of Michigan community in Angell Hall, Auditorium C. David's biography and the slides of his presentation are available here. Access to this information is provided to University of Michigan Faculty, Staff and Students only.
Security Procedures
Follow this link for some general security procedures, some involving U-M resources, and some from outside sources.
More Security Tools and References
This link lists important resources for Windows security from external sources.
U-M IT Security Services (ITSS)
The U-M Campus department dedicated to developing campus wide security and best practices.
U-M IT Security Web Site
Follow this link to the general U-M IT Security Web Site for more information about security related to all information technologies.
U-M Virus Busters
U-M Virus Busters provide current virus news and information on viruses seen at U-M. Plus, U-M students, faculty and staff may obtain anti-virus software for Windows workstations and servers at the truly wonderful, one-and-only, U-M Virus Busters web site.
NICR search form
Information about the campus networks can be obtained here - useful when trying to determine the source of unexpected network activity.
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