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Information Security

Technology & Innovation (T&I) protects our computing environment by keeping systems up to date, maintaining security industry best practices (including two-factor authentication for logins) and reviewing and testing new technology under consideration.

We work hard to ensure that ¶Ù²¹±¹¾±»å²õ´Ç²Ôʳɫ¹ÙÍø™s systems and data are secure, and ask students, faculty and staff to partner with us by:

  • Report suspicious emails. Any phishing attempts, scams and unusual messages should be reported to the T&I Security Team by using the red Phish Alert button in your email client, or by forwarding them to ti@davidson.edu.
  • Securely manage your passwords. For your Davidson account, use a password you donʳɫ¹ÙÍø™t use for anything else. For your personal devices, use fingerprint or face recognition if available. Use a to avoid writing passwords down.
  • Enable automatic updates on your devices. Keep operating systems and applications current. Updates often contain security patches critical to protecting data and reducing vulnerabilities.
  • Consult with T&I before purchasing. Ensure technology products or solutions are eligible and secure for college use.
  • Be aware of ¶Ù²¹±¹¾±»å²õ´Ç²Ôʳɫ¹ÙÍø™s policies. Staff should be familiar with the Data Security Policy.