Cybersecurity for professional services staff
Professional services staff at Imperial are entrusted with some of the university’s most sensitive data, from HR records to payroll and student information. Access to this data must be carefully managed.
We're all in this together video series
As closed as necessary
Professional services staff at Imperial are entrusted with some of the university’s most sensitive data, from HR records to payroll and student information. Access to this data must be carefully managed.
As closed as necessary
Cybersecurity for professional services staff
Professional services staff at Imperial are entrusted with some of the university’s most sensitive data, from HR records to payroll and student information. Access to this data must be carefully managed.
We're all in this together
Cybersecurity for everyone at Imperial
To keep Imperial secure we need all members of our community - staff and students - to take their safety and security online seriously.
As open as possible
Cybersecurity for researchers, academics and their research data
We know that, as researchers, you need a certain level of openness and flexibility in your infrastructures to undertake your work, but this must be balanced by making the appropriate choices when it comes to cyber threats.
These videos have been created in collaboration with Research England and our academic community using Enhancing Research Culture funding.
What can I do?
There are some key things that you can do now to secure your valuable work against cyber threats.
What can I do?
Handle data responsibly
How you store and share the data you have access to matters. Find out more about how to responsibly handle data at Imperial
- Find out about personal file storage options and quotas
- Keep your files and data safe
- Data protection guidance
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Love your devices
Keeping your devices updated - university-managed and personal - is an essential part of holding would-be cyber attacks at bay.
Choose apps wisely
Be cautious with third-party tools, and remember that you must only use GDPR-compliant services for Imperial-related work.
Report an incident
Cyber attacks now evolve within hours rather than days. Report suspected or real incidents as soon as possible.