Protecting Your Identity

If you are concerned that your personal information has been compromised in the wake of the September 7th Equifax security breach, learn more about protecting yourself after the Equifax breach.

Below are organizations which offer online information safety guidelines from a variety of different perspectives.

USA.gov – Prevent and Report Identity Theft guide from the United States government.
FDIC – Identity Theft prevention information from the organization whose charge is to promote public confidence in the U.S. financial system.
Microsoft Safety and Security Center – Protect Your Privacy On the Internet guide from a trusted business source.
Stay Safe Online – Guide on ID Theft, Fraud and Cybercrime from a non-profit organization focused on online safety.
IRS site – The IRS doesn’t initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information. This includes requests for PIN numbers, passwords or similar access information for credit cards, banks or other financial accounts.
Facecrooks – If you are active on Facebook, 'like' Facecrooks to receive timely reminders and information about protecting your account.
The Information Security Guide – The Higher Education Information Security Council (HEISC) produces resources for security information on a regular basis
High Tea@IT Security Session – Presentation available for offices or groups by Information Technology Services