Beginning January 25, Wright State members will have the ability to choose the "passcode" option as their second authentication method to access their own virtual desktop (VDI) or the remote computer labs.
Those using either the VMWare Horizon client or their browser to log in to their VDI/remote labs will now be prompted with a second login screen (pictured below) which allows them to choose between:
Security
On this page:
About Security
The goal of the Wright State University IT Security website is to provide information for protecting the University's computing and information resources/data by complying with information-related laws, regulations, policies, and security best practices. We are also concerned with the health of your computer and the protection of your sensitive information.
For your personal protection against malicious internet activity, we encourage you to review the information on this site, specifically the section entitled Do IT Wright, accessible from the menu on the right. You are the only one who can protect your finances, identity, and personal data.
Theft of personal data can occur both at home and at the university workplace, since employees of the university work daily with protected or personal information. If two pieces of information can be put together to provide access to obtain personal documents, security measures must be in place to protect that information. Paying close attention to the information on this website can provide you with valuable insight on how to protect both your information and the University's sensitive data.
The CaTS Help Desk is here to help. If you have questions or concerns about information technology security, please see the Contact Us page.
Policies
- Data Protection Considerations (PDF)
- Data Security Compliance (PDF)
- Incident Response Plan (PDF)
- Information Technology Security Framework (PDF)
- Minimum Standards for Networked Devices (PDF)
- Network Port Extension Policy (PDF)
- Password Management Policy (PDF)
- Security Best Practices - System Administration (PDF)
- Server Registration Procedure (PDF)
- Security Strategy (PDF)
- Virtual Private Network (VPN) Policy (PDF)
Training
See below for training on information technology security.
Training Documentation
- Introduction to Computer Security (PDF)
- WSU Security Awareness Guide (PDF)
- HIPAA Security Awareness Training (PPTX)
Videos from CaTS
Do IT Wright: Data Security
Do IT Wright: Smart Phone & Cloud Storage Security
Updates
Updates to VDI Authentication
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Reminder: Mandatory Two-Factor Authentication for Students Beginning 1/31/22
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Over the last couple of months Wright State has been subject to multiple attempts by external scammers to gain access into student accounts. Due to these incidents, in addition to both the increasing levels of motivation and sophistication of these scammers, we must put additional security measures in place to reduce risk to the entire university and to students.
Coming Soon: Two-Factor Authentication Mandatory for Students
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Over the last couple of months Wright State has been subject to multiple attempts by external scammers to gain access into student accounts. Due to these incidents, in addition to both the increasing levels of motivation and sophistication of these scammers, we must put additional security measures in place to reduce risk to the entire University and to students.
