Computer Security

Everyone using CERN's IT infrastructure is responsible for the security and protection of the computers they use, the operating systems they run, the applications they install, the programs they write and the data they store, with the assistance of the IT Department and the Computer Security Team.

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Computer Security: DNS to the rescue!

Why you should be grateful to the Domain Name System at CERN.

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18 June, 2016
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18 June, 2016

Computer Security: drive-bye!

Like a lion waiting to ambush gazelles at a waterhole, malware can catch you by surprise.

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13 June, 2016
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13 June, 2016

Computer Security: pimp up your password

A well-chosen, complex password for your CERN account might not be enough anymore

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30 May, 2016
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30 May, 2016

Ransomware: When it is too late...

Ransomware is a type of malware that restricts access to the infected computer system

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10 May, 2016
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10 May, 2016

Computer Security: what is your identity?

In the physical world this is fairly clear...

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26 April, 2016
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26 April, 2016

Computer Security: Mac security: nothing for old versions

A fundamental pillar of computer security is the regular maintenance of your code, operating system and application software...

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01 April, 2016

Computer Security: playing hardball? Unfortunately necessary

Time and time again, we see PCs and laptops being infected at CERN...

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22 March, 2016

Computer Security: better code, fewer problems

The origin of many security incidents is negligence or unintentional mistakes made by web developers or programmers

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09 March, 2016