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  1. Slack Guidelines

    Slack is a powerful tool for workplace communication and collaboration. However, proper usage is essential to ensure professional, secure, and efficient interactions. Follow these guidelines to make the most of Slack while maintaining compliance...
  2. Exception Standard

    To submit an Exception Request, click here . 1. Purpose and Scope   This Exception Standard outlines the process for requesting, assessing, approving, and managing risk-based exceptions to Penn policies, Wharton's Inform...
  3. Vulnerability Management Standard

    1. Purpose  This Standard is intended to provide high-level responsibilities and timelines for Continuous Vulnerability Management and Monitoring. It addresses both Patch Management and Vulnerability Management. This standard aligns with an...
  4. Virus and Threat Protection at Wharton

    The University of Pennsylvania offers threat protection and antivirus software solutions for faculty, staff, and students for both managed and unmanaged computers. How To Protect Yourself Against Viruses Be Aware of Sites & Attachments As compu...
  5. Phishing and Spam at Wharton

    Phishing What are Phishes? Phishing emails are scams sent to you by people or programs who are looking for access to your accounts or to learn valuable information about you. They often appear to be from an administrator of the ema...
  6. Zoom Meeting Security

    The best way to deal with disruptive behavior in a Zoom meeting is to prevent it from happening in the first place. This article details several ways to secure your Zoom meetings and how you can quickly deal with disruptions in an active Zoom meet...
  7. Google Security & Privacy Checkups

    The Google Security & Privacy checkups provide a quick and effective way to ensure that your Google account is secure and private. These checklists can be used on any Google account, whether it is personal or school-provided. Google Secu...
  8. Web Browser Security

    This article covers the update process for Web Browsers. Faculty and Staff on Wharton-Managed Machines: Your browsers should update automatically but it's still a good idea to follow the steps listed below. Web Browsers Healthy Comput...
  9. Firewalls: What They Are & Why Use Them

    This article will give you an overview of what a firewall is, how it works, and will provide instructions on how to ensure your personal computer's firewall(s) are enabled. Faculty & Staff :  Faculty and Staff using Wharton-imaged or Wharton-p...
  10. Policies, Standards, and Guidelines

    These information security policies, standards, and guidelines provide the minimum requirements for the Wharton community to: Enable the mission of the school. Increase trust and reduce risk. Address regulatory and legal requiremen...