Request a Security Review

Access

How to request services

  • To report an information security incident, call 740-566-SAFE or email security@ohio.edu.

 

Features

The Information Security team provides a variety of features and services to the University community:

  • Incident Response - Advise on incident response process to minimize the threat of damage resulting from unauthorized disclosure of University data, in addition to notifying proper authorities when confidential data is involved.

  • Forensics and investigations - Forensic and investigation services at the request of specific University departments that have investigative authority.

  • Risk assessments - Security risk assessments based on established frameworks and best practices to help departments identify risks and reduce them to an acceptable level.

  • Vendor security review - Assessment of technology solutions to identify risks associated with the vendor, technology, or how it will be used.

  • Consulting - Advise departments on the implementation of security best practices and controls to protect information technology assets.

  • Training and awareness - Structured educational training and awareness tailored to OHIO faculty, staff, and student employees.

    • IT Security Workshop - In-person training sessions provide a better general understanding of information security best practices, data protection, and regulatory requirements.

    • Online IT Security Training - Online, self-paced training consisting of short videos and accompanying quizzes.

  • Monitoring - Real-time network threat detection by analyzing University-owned networks and systems.

  • Information security policies and practices - Develop University policies and standards to continuously protect and secure the institution's data and information resources, as well as comply with and maintain legal and contractual requirements.