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Information Security Office (ISO)

The ISO collaborates with the campus community to protect Carnegie Mellon from and to respond to threats to our electronic information resources and computing and networking infrastructure.

The ISO Services:

  • Security Awareness Training and Presentations
  • Information Security Consulting
  • Security Assessments including Attack & Penetration Testing
  • Incident Response
  • Assistance Obtaining SSL Web Certificates

Security News & Alerts:

ISO Sponsors 'Securing Windows' Course May 17-21, 2010
(Posted January 28, 2010)

The Information Security Office (ISO) is sponsoring a five-day course, entitled "Securing Windows", conducted by Jason Fossen of the SANS Institute from May 17-21, 2010.  A special rate of $950/student is offered for EDU and government entities.

For information on the course and pricing, see ISO Sponsors 'Securing Windows' Course May 17-21, 2010

New Year Reminders for Faculty & Staff
(Posted January 21, 2010)

Happy 2010 New Year!   Due to a number of recent information security incidents, the Information Security Office (ISO) would like to remind everyone to contact the ISO via email or phone, when one or more of the concerns listed under New Year Reminders for Faculty & Staff occur.

Welcome Back Students
(Posted January 21, 2010)

Happy 2010 New Year!  The Information Security Office (ISO) welcomes you back to campus and reminds you of few important safe computing tips at Welcome Back Students.

Security Alert - Increased Web-Based Attacks (Windows)
(Posted January 18, 2010)

The ISO has received recent reports of campus machines being compromised through seemingly routine web browsing as of January 17, 2010. Please read the entire security alert message and follow the instructions to protect yourself and your computer, at Security Alert - Increased Web-Based Attacks (Windows).

Events:

The ISO offers training on various security and regulatory topics. Please visit the ISO Training Events to view the classes and presentations schedule, during each academic semester.

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