Security & Privacy
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The Office of Information Security (OIS) at 麻豆村 is dedicated to protecting the University鈥檚 digital assets, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness. Our efforts are guided by the Securitas program, which establishes security requirements and provides a framework for safeguarding information.
Serving as the foundation of our security strategy, Securitas aligns with industry standards, university policies, and best practices. Through this program, we continuously assess, enhance, and adapt our security strength levels to address evolving cyber threats in higher education鈥攚hile supporting academic and research excellence. We also empower our community with the knowledge and tools needed to stay secure in an increasingly digital world.
SECURITAS PROGRAM: WHAT'S NEXT?
Strengthening Your Digital Security Skills
Learn how to protect yourself and the university with our newly updated security awareness training, designed to help faculty, staff, and students recognize real-world online threats and make smarter security decisions. Through easy-to-apply guidance, the training builds everyday habits to help safeguard digital identities and institutional data without slowing you down.
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Our Identity & Access Management (IAM) Modernization Program is a foundational element of the university鈥檚 digital ecosystem and a critical enabler of secure, reliable, and scalable enterprise services. By modernizing how we manage digital identities, we are moving to a secure, seamless framework that underpins all core systems, protects institutional data, and enables teaching, learning, and research.
Secure Password Management
Villanova is adopting Bitwarden as our new password vault, providing departments a secure, convenient way to manage passwords. Password vaults protect sensitive information and reduce the risk of weak or reused passwords. With Bitwarden, users can generate, store, and autofill strong passwords across devices, ensuring better security without the hassle of remembering multiple logins.