IS&T addresses concerns about MIT’s network
Information Services & Technology sheds light on recent service interruptions, as well as steps taken to mitigate risks to the MIT network.
Securing your eW-2 tax form
As with any personal data accessed online, there are measures that can be taken to minimize risk.
Making it easier to build secure Web applications
New programming tools handle security checks automatically but should prove much more intuitive than their predecessors.
Travel safely with your laptop this summer
IS&T strongly encourages you to take safety precautions with your laptop before traveling or working remotely.
System improves automated monitoring of security cameras
New approach uses mathematics to reach a compromise between accuracy, speed.
MIT's open wireless networks will be retired in 2012
As a protective measure, MIT plans to retire its open wireless networks, MIT and MIT N. After the change, users will have three wireless options on campus: MIT GUEST, MIT SECURE and MIT SECURE N.
MIT faculty speak at the World Economic Forum in Davos
Talks explore the mind/machine interface and the science of predicting the economy, among other topics.
Cyber security: Education is the key
If you haven't yet been a victim of phishing, malware or other online fraud, statistics show that it may just be a matter of time. With the number of cyber threats growing daily, it helps to be reminded of how you can do your part to combat the risks.
Simple security for wireless
Researchers demonstrate the first wireless security scheme that can protect against “man-in-the-middle” attacks — but doesn’t require a password.
Protecting medical implants from attack
A new system would jam wireless signals sent to medical implants by unauthorized users.
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano visits MIT
Holds roundtable discussion with university leaders, hosted by President Hockfield
MIT joins Northrop Grumman’s new cybersecurity research consortium
Will address nation’s most pressing cyber threats
