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.
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!
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
E-Learning training on data protection
Start page of the data protection officers of KIT: https://dsb.kit.edu
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
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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)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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