Only use McGill-approved storage and collaboration solutions for storing McGill organizational data. All software solutions must comply with the McGill Cloud Directive .
For more information, see IT Policies, Regulations, Directives & Standards.
Software: considerations
See McGill's cloud services website for details, such as:
- Cloud solution approval process
- Types of data and what can be stored in the cloud
Protect websites and users' data
If you design or manage a website at McGill, ensure that it is secure and that your visitors' privacy is protected.
Prevent fraud
Be aware that hackers often study an organization, learn its financial approval processes, and target approvers. Some signs of attempted fraud may include:
- An urgent email asking you to approve a request without going through the standard process
- The email address of a message appears to be from McGill but is not - see Learn to recognize phishing scams in the IT Knowledge base.
For more information, the following resources are available:
- Government of Canada - Protection from frauds and scams
IT Security Awareness: online training and workshops
Learn about key threats and behaviours that create risks to our organization and how to protect against these. Register online through myCourses or request a customized training session for your team.
Cybersecurity Essentials Training
Report security incidents
Remain vigilant against cyber threats by staying informed and reporting any suspicious activity to the IT Service Desk.