Information Security
Welcome to the Loyola University Information Security Office (UISO) website. UISO is responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the University's information systems and data. This portal provides you with the resources and tools necessary to aid in this protection. These resources include a copy of the University's information security policies, awareness materials and documentation.
AWARENESS
Information security awareness is an attempt to help raise awareness of computer related security issues for users across the university by providing Security Recommendations. This site gives you information about current threats and steps you can take to secure your computer. By securing your computer, you help us to secure the Loyola network.
The advisories site contains a collection of all security-related announcements that have been sent to members of the Loyola community. Information posted on this site is also distributed to Loyola community via the weekly online newsletter.
TOOLS and RESOURCES
- Virtual Private Network : The Loyola Virtual Private Network (VPN) provides a remote link to Loyola University's network resources, including secure production systems.
BREACH NOTIFICATION
Please report your security concerns using one of the methods below. You can contact the Information Security team in the following ways by:
- Data Security Incident Reporting Form (anonymous user)
- By Phone : 773-508-7668
- By Email : DataSecurity@luc.edu
COMPLIANCE
University is required to abide by many laws and regulations. For information on these compliance items, please follow these items:
- FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974)
- HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act),
- Information Security Advisory Council (ISAC, currently PIRG)
- PCI- DSS ( Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)
ITS POLICIES
Technology based policies, standards and guidelines for promoting security consistently within the University's information systems.
Additional Information
If you have other questions, please e-mail at DataSecurity@luc.edu.