What is Information Security Awareness?

Information Security is a two part program; we are not only interested in defending you from threats and removing the likelihood that your information will be attacked, but also how to help you limit your own risk from attack. By doing this we not only help you protect yourself but you help us by knowing what to do in the event that something is not normal. We do this by speaking to groups, working with individuals who are having issues, and by creating a safe enviroment for you to use your systems.

What does North Georgia do to raise security Awareness?

Here at North Georgia the division of Information Security Services offers presentations to any group on campus that would like us to present to them. We offer different presentations depending on what the orginization would like. Our presentations range from broad topics to specific concerns of the time, past presentations have included topics such as Facebook, Identity Theft, Computer Safety, and General Computer Security. We offer free services to students which includes a 1 year antivirus subscription and our newest service, Identity Finder! Identity Finder searches your computer for sensitive information such as your Social Security Number, Bank Account information, and Credit Card numbers. we offer free training classes which will be posted in the digest for anyone interested in using the software.

How can I get a presentation for my group on campus?

There are several ways of contacting us to arrange for a presentation to on campus orginizations. You can contact any member of the Incident Response Team at Security@NorthGeorgia.edu. You can also give us a call at (706) 867-2916 if dialing from a campus phone simply dial 2916. We are more than happy to arrange for presentations at any time, and we work to address any specific concerns in which you may have.

My organization isn't on campus but it's in the Dahlonega area, can I get a presentation?

North Georgia is committed to not only serving our students but also to serving the community in whcih we live. Although we do not regularly make presentations to off campus orginizations and groups we will try to work with you and make an appointment for a presentation, or we will meet with you and provide you materials to present to your organization. We look forward to working with any organization which would like to help it's members be more secure.

I don't have an organization, but I want to know what I should be doing to protect myself.

If you have questions concerns or you just want to know more, you can contact any member of the Incident Response Team at Security@NorthGeorgia.edu. We are here to serve you and look forward to meeting your needs!