Information security policy
At Tilburg University we take all kinds of measures to secure our information. You also have a responsibility in this. You can read here what this responsibility is and how to put it into practice.
Information security policy
At Tilburg University we are doing our level best to protect information and to ensure the continuity of our processes. In this way, we prevent information from being lost, from becoming public knowledge, and from being unavailable. Our information security policy describes the basis principles for this.
Read more about the information security policy
Advice and support by the CISO-office
The CISO-office is the first point of contact for advice and support of information security. The CISO-office is concerned with implementing the information security policy and supervising its execution. You can contact them for advice and support for classifying security risks, taking security measures and creating awareness about information security. Contact at ciso-office@tilburguniversity.edu.
What can I do as an employee?
For employees there are procedures and models available via intranet (login required). The pages below provide more information on information security to consider in your daily work.
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Approved software
Make use of software that has a campus license. Do you want to use other software? Pay close attention to what you download and how your data is handled.
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Recognize a phishing e-mail
Always be vigilant when you receive emails. Companies do not ask for personal information or account details via email. This also applies to the ICT or HR department of our university.
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Tips for creating a strong password
Six tips for a strong password. Read them now.
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Multi-factor authentication
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is mandatory for the use of certain applications. This will make logging on considerably safer and, as a result, we will be less vulnerable to attacks.
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Securely storing and sharing information
Storing information in the right places and sharing it safely are important parts of working safely. This reduces the risk of data breaches and ensures that your work can be taken over by a colleague when you are on holiday or if you are absent for a longer period of time.
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Connect to the network of Tilburg University
With eduroam you have easy and secure access to Tilburg University's wired and wireless network. Are you at home or on the road? If necessary, use a VPN connection to access certain applications, services and library databases.
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Use of own computer or laptop (BYOD)
Preferably work on a Tilburg University laptop or PC. They are equipped with various security features, such as an encrypted hard disk, an antivirus program, and an active firewall. Do you not have a laptop or PC from Tilburg University and use your own equipment via Remote Desktop? Then you must take extra safety measures yourself.
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Clean desk policy
A Clean Desk policy simply means that there is as little stuff on your desk as possible, only the things you require to do your job. In addition, this means that confidential information should not be left unattended on your desk, to prevent (among other things) theft and exposure.