Knowledge Articles and Ressources for IT Security at the Workplace

The Information Security Officer is the contact person for all questions regarding information security at the University of Rostock and supports employees in protecting their own workplace.

On this page you will find helpful information on IT security from various reliable sources. There should be something there for everyone. Please take some time and pick your topics. Remember: Repetition is key, and for sure you'll learn something.

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Useful knowledge and rules of conduct for everyone

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About: Security Principles

IT Security Advice - University of Cologne

About: Phishing

Are you Available? Email Scam alert - Library and IT news

About: Passwords

Creating Strong Passphrases | Cyber.gov.au

About: Mobile Security

BSI - Cyber Security: Video Series on Smartphone Security

Knowledge and advice for experienced users

Do you already apply all the basic rules? Then this is for review...

About: Security Principles

Personal cyber security guidelines knowledge base | Cyber.gov.au

About: Mobile Security

BSI - How to effectively protect your smartphone and tablet

About: Data Privacy

TrueCrypt Plausible Deniability


Contact and Support

Information Security Officer

Thomas Schubert

Data Protection and Information Security Unit
Albert-Einstein-Str. 22 (Konrad-Zuse-Haus), room 104
18059 Rostock

Phone: +49 (0) 381/ 498 5390
Email: it-sicherheituni-rostockde