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Vulnerability management is the process of identifying, evaluating and remediating security risks in university systems and applications. UofL’s ITS Enterprise Security team operates a campus-wide vulnerability management program to protect data, systems and research from cyber threats.

Incident investigation is the process of analyzing security incidents to determine cause, impact and remediation steps. The ITS Enterprise Security team leads investigations to protect university resources and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Security incident response is the process of identifying, containing and remediating adverse or malicious events affecting UofL systems, data or networks. The ITS Enterprise Security team coordinates incident response to protect university resources and minimize impact.

Security awareness training helps UofL faculty, staff and students recognize cyber threats, follow university policies and protect university data. The ITS Enterprise Security team offers training sessions, phishing simulations and online resources to build a culture of security.

Malware is any software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems. UofL’s ITS Enterprise Security team monitors for malware threats, provides guidance on prevention, and responds to incidents to protect university data and systems.

Virus protection is essential for safeguarding university devices and data against malware, ransomware and other threats. UofL’s ITS Enterprise Security team provides guidance and tools to help you prevent, detect and respond to viruses on campus systems.

Learn how to enroll in UL2FCTR Duo, the University of Louisville’s two-factor authentication system. This guide is for students, faculty and staff who need to secure their university accounts. Two-factor authentication protects your personal and institutional data from unauthorized access.

Yubikey is a physical security key used for two-factor authentication (2FA) at UofL. It provides an extra layer of protection for your university accounts and sensitive data by requiring both your password and the physical Yubikey device for login.

UofL protects its network using firewalls to block unauthorized access and secure university systems. Firewalls are managed by ITS Enterprise Security to maintain confidentiality, integrity and availability for campus resources.

Firewall exemptions allow specific systems or applications to bypass standard firewall restrictions for approved business needs. All exemptions are carefully reviewed to maintain campus security.

Firewall security modifications allow departments to request changes to existing firewall rules for enhanced protection or to meet new business requirements. All changes are reviewed to maintain campus-wide security.

Junk or spam emails are unsolicited messages that clutter your inbox and may contain unwanted advertisements or irrelevant content. Reporting junk emails helps UofL ITS improve spam filtering and protect the university’s email system.

FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records at UofL. All faculty, staff and students who handle student data must follow university policies and federal law to ensure confidentiality and proper management of education records.

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulates the protection of health information at UofL. All faculty, staff and students who handle protected health information (PHI) must follow university policies and federal law to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of health data.

Encryption is a critical security control at UofL, protecting the confidentiality and integrity of university data in transit and at rest. ITS Enterprise Security monitors and enforces encryption standards for devices, applications and network communications to safeguard sensitive information and comply with regulatory requirements.