Data Protection and IT Security at KIT

Security Policy for Clear desk and Clear screen

Circular 06/2021 on the Security Policy for Clear desk and Clear screen (German version only) was sent to all employees on 21/03/16. According to this, storage media in mobile IT devices must be encrypted if personal, confidential or personal information is stored.

If you would like to encrypt a Windows device, please contact Claudia Roesner.

 

Useful explanatory videos from the KIT Information Security Officer

The explanatory videos on https://www.isb.kit.edu/english/176.php provide useful and important information on various topics for correct handling - it's worth taking a look!

 

Reporting obligation for security incidents

A data protection incident on a computer, the appearance of malware, the click on a "wrong" link, the loss of a device - in any case this must be reported: https://www.dsb.kit.edu/359.php. Further information (german version only) at https://intranet.kit.edu/5368.php. Report to KIT-CERT per Mail or phone call: +49721608-45678

In each of these cases, all passwords and keys used in KIT must be changed. If the password is not changed, the KIT account may be blocked for further use. This can also happen, for example, if an increased amount of SPAM is detected in a mailbox.

 

Data protection:

Information for all KIT Employees: Data Protection Information Sheet and Mandatory Regulations in KIT

Important information on data protection at KIT: https://www.dsb.kit.edu/200.php

Data protection regulations

E-Learning training on data protection

Start page of the data protection officers of KIT: https://dsb.kit.edu

IT security:

Practical tips on IT security - and a print flyer

Regulations for Digital Information Processing and Communication (IuK) at KIT

Materials and documents "IT-security" - and info abouot "Obligation to Report IT Security Incidents"

Start page of the IT Security Officer: https://www.isb.kit.edu/english/index.php

 


informations from SCC:

 

In-situ measurements onboard aircraft

In-situ measurements onboard aircraft Remote sensing using aircraft and balloons Satellite-borne remote sensing of trace gases

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Encryption Malware

Important information on handling e-mail attachments can be found in this information letter from the IT Security Officer and the KIT Data Protection Officer.

letter (german version)
Attention: Malware

The data protection officer and the IT security officer provide information on the current threat posed by e-mails with attachments containing malware. If the malicious software reaches KIT end devices, this can cause very high damage to KIT.

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