Security

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Antivirus Migration: Sophos to CrowdStrike Falcon
This article reviews how to migrate from LITS' old antivirus solution Sophos  to our new solution CrowdStrike Falcon . See also: CrowdStrike Falcon Antivirus: Overview Before you start , you will need access to the fol...
CrowdStrike Falcon Antivirus: Overview
This article reviews CrowdStrike Falcon , the College's new (as of 2023) antivirus solution!  See also: Antivirus Migration: Sophos to CrowdStrike Falcon Malware and spam: Ransomware What is CrowdStrike Falcon? CrowdStri...
International travel: technology and security
This article reviews LITS's recommendations when traveling internationally with computers and mobile devices. See also: Password Managers: Overview Two-Factor: Get started with Duo Two-Factor: Methods of Authentication Col...
Malware and spam: Phishing emails
This article reviews what spam and phishing are , as well as how to protect yourself . See also: Malware & Spam: Ransomware Spam What is it? Spam is unsolicited email . Much like physical junk mail, spam can simply be delete...
Malware and spam: Ransomware
This article reviews what  ransomware is  and how to protect yourself. See also: Malware & Spam: Email Phishing What is ransomware? Ransomware is a class of malicious software that holds your data hostage by block...
Password managers: Overview
This article reviews what a Password Manager  is and how to use one. See also: Two-Factor: Getting Started with Duo What is a password manager? A service or feature that stores and autofills  your credentials. LITS h...
Password safety: Best practices
This article reviews basic password creation and storage guidelines . See also: Password Managers: Overview Two-Factor: Getting Started with Duo Overview Sharing your Bryn Mawr College password with anyone (including family an...