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. /p>
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.