JHU IT Security

JHU has an IT group that oversees computer security for the university. This page provides links to important resources relevant for maintaining a safe computing environment at JHU.

JHU IT's Website

You can reach JHU IT by visiting: https://it.johnshopkins.edu

JHU IT Security Policies

JHU has established various policies to ensure acceptable use and security of computing resources within the University. Please visit https://it.johnshopkins.edu/policies for a complete list of these policies. However, we will highlight a few that you should be familiar with.

General JHU IT Use and Security Policies

Acceptable Use and Security of Johns Hopkins Information Technology Resources

Protecting Sensitive Information

Personally Identifiable Information (PII) includes birthdates, social security numbers, financial information, plus more.

JHU has its own policies regarding protecting, storing, and transferring PII. Please visit: https://policies.jhu.edu/?event=render&mid=769&pid=32368&fid=PII_Policy.pdf&_=0.928234992742 JHU's Personally Identifiable Information Policy]

JHU-Provided IT Security Online Courses

Course: JHU Electronic Information Security and Data Management NOTE: You must be on the JHU VPN in order to access this course.

A short online course discussing JHU's policies regarding the protection/storage/transfer of Personally Identifiable Information (PII), reporting related IT security issues, protecting yourself from email Phishing, and other JHU IT Security policies. Well worth the 30 minutes allotted.