Important Security Links
Computing and Educational Technology Services (CETS) is dedicated to providing
you with the most up-to-date information on how to keep your computer
safe from being compromised. However, without your help, there is little
we can do to protect your system from being vulnerable to attacks. Take
these steps to make your system as secure as possible. The recommended
software is free and easy to download.
If possible, prepare your computer before arriving on campus. Please make
sure that it is up-to-date with all critical operating system updates
and patches. If you’re planning on purchasing a new system once
you arrive, be sure to apply the following recommendations before putting
it to use.
Apply security patches
• For Windows users, go to windowsupdate.microsoft.com and install any detected Critical Updates. If you have Windows XP, we recommend that you turn on Internet Connection Firewall (ICF). Go to: www.upenn.edu/computing/isc/csg/crc/ for the link to Microsoft ICF
• For updates on MAC OS X, this will take you to the updates …
Apple Menu >System Preferences >Software >Update >Select Check
Now
Critical Updates
Windows users to install any detected Critical Updates go to:
MAC OS X users turn on this Firewall:
Apple Menu->System >Preferences->Sharing->Firewall->Select Start.
MAC OS 9 get updates here:
Control Panel -> Software Update
Anti-Virus Software
All users install the latest Anti-Virus software: http://www.upenn.edu/computing/product/
For further information on computing security, view the ISC Software Update Service website at:
http://www.upenn.edu/computing/sus/
If you have any questions about computer security, please send mail to cets@seas.upenn.edu. Please be as detailed as possible.