Stay Cyber Safe
The Information Security (InfoSec) team is dedicated to protecting the New York Tech community from cyber threats. In our rapidly evolving digital landscape, your actions play a crucial role in maintaining safety. Discover essential tips, resources, and services designed to safeguard you, your data, and our institution. Stay informed. Stay secure!
Report an Information Security Incident
If you suspect a cyber information security incident, report it immediately.
Why Prompt Reporting is Critical:
- Ensure Quick Response: Unreported incidents can lead to greater damage. Early reporting allows us to contain threats and minimize harm.
- Protect Our Reputation: Timely response to incidents builds trust within the New York Tech community. Failing to report could erode confidence among students, faculty, and staff.
- Enhance Risk Awareness: Reporting triggers investigations that identify vulnerabilities, helping us prevent future attacks. It also alerts others to potential risks.
If you suspect a cyber incident, don’t delay! Email infosec@nyit.edu or submit an InfoSec Form (Login Required).
Information Security Services & Tools
To enhance the safety of the New York Tech community, the InfoSec team offers many key services.
Tips & Tricks
Stay vigilant, even at home. Take a moment to review our Personal InfoSec Awareness flyer, and check out the following insights, tips, and guidelines to help keep you cyber-safe.
Be Vigilant
Look for signs of phishing, such as urgent language, typos, or suspicious requests for personal information. Always verify unexpected requests.
Verify Sender Identity
Double-Check Emails. Cross-check unfamiliar emails that appear to be from trusted contacts. Confirm requests through official channels.
Stay Composed
Don’t let fear or excitement push you to act impulsively. Think through alarming messages before responding.
Check Before You Click
Hover over links to verify their legitimacy. Avoid downloading attachments from unknown senders.
Check Before You Click or Scan
Scammers often use email addresses with extra letters or misspellings to resemble legitimate ones. They may also place fake QR codes over real ones to collect your information, so always verify a QR code before scanning.
Look for Spelling and Grammatical Errors
Legitimate organizations usually have polished communication. Scammers often use poor grammar or unusual sentence structures.
Confirm Any Requests for Personal Information
Legitimate companies rarely request sensitive data (like passwords or account numbers) via email. QR codes can be programmed to steal personal information without your permission, so always verify a QR code before scanning.
Be Cautious
If you’re ever unsure about a message—whether it’s via text, call, email, or QR code—refrain from engaging and reach out to the source directly for clarification.
Build Complex Passwords using a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols for stronger security.
Use a Password Generator: Leverage tools that generate strong, random passwords for you.
- Avoid easily accessible information, like names or birthdays.
- Use a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters.
- Aim for at least 12 characters.
- Avoid common patterns (e.g., “password123”).
- Consider these methods:
- Sentence Method: Use the first letters of a memorable sentence, with added numbers and symbols
- Passphrase Method: Combine four or more random words with mixed capitalization and characters.
Contact Us
The ITS Help Desk is your dedicated resource for all IT support at New York Tech.
New York
Monday – Thursday
8 a.m. – 10 p.m. (ET)
Friday
8 a.m. – 7 p.m. (ET)
Phone: 516.686.1188
Jonesboro
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (CT)
Phone: 870.680.8830
Vancouver
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (PT)
Phone: 778.783.5981