Office of Information Services

Computer Security

The School of Medicine takes computer and network security very seriously. We work closely with campus, UPI and UMMC to defend against threats. Our security policies comply with federal, state and University System requirements. You can read those policies here.

• Some security steps are yours alone to take.
  • Select strong passwords.
  • Never share passwords with others.
  • Do not allow others to use your login accounts.
• Some measures are ours.
  • Manage antivirus software updates.
  • Manage critical operating systems patches.
  • Monitor the network for signs of malicious data traffic
• A few things we do together.
  • You contact the SOM Help Desk when a new computer arrives.
  • You determine if the computer is behind the SOM firewall.*
  • We configure it to comply with current security policies.

For questions about computer or network security, call the SOM Help Desk (6-3998).

* To determine if your computer is behind the SOM firewall, browse to http://medschool.umaryland.edu/issupport/iprange.asp and read the assessment.