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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Why you got a new PDF reader

Software of high quality that is well programmed, with best-practice security principles in mind, is harder to exploit

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10 December, 2017
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10 December, 2017

Computer Security: CERN under friendly poking

If you also want to become a penetration tester and identify potential areas for improving CERN’s computer security sign up to the WhiteHat Challenge

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17 November, 2017
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17 November, 2017

Computer Security: And in the real world?

In the real world, we have become accustomed to acting securely, but we struggle to keep our computers up to date such that basic digital protections

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06 November, 2017
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06 November, 2017

Computer Security: Enter the next level: Doxware

Now attackers have started increasing the pressure, and now comes the next level: “Doxware”

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23 October, 2017

Computer Security: Virtual Misconduct – Real Consequences

“Academic” and “freedom” do not imply “devoid of rules”

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09 October, 2017

Computer Security: Brain Power vs. Password Managers 

Your passwords deserve the same care and attention as your car and house keys, your credit cards or your Smartphone

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22 September, 2017
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22 September, 2017

Computer Security: trips and travel: some recommendations

Autumn conference season is fast approaching. Have you ever thought about how best to secure your laptop and smartphone while travelling?

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11 September, 2017
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11 September, 2017

Computer Security: Hardball for attackers

Successful cyberattacks always start with the compromise of a PC

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29 August, 2017
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29 August, 2017

Comp. Security: The Internet of Things: the walls have ears

IoT devices cannot be expected to be secure

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08 August, 2017

Computer Security: STOP Spam!

Some ideas to identify sophisticated spam

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18 July, 2017
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18 July, 2017

Computer Security: summer students, hold on a minute

2017’s summer students, welcome to CERN! Here is a small plea from the CERN Computer Security team to you and your supervisor

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03 July, 2017

Computer security: transparency for your privacy

The Computer Security Team publishes its Digital Privacy Statement

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19 June, 2017