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Updated Information Management and Security Training and Awareness Policy
The updated policy outlines mandatory training for all staff on data protection, information security, and technology use - ensuring we all play a part in safeguarding sensitive data and staying compliant. Training must be completed within two weeks of joining and refreshed annually.
Network security update for students
Starting from 30 July 2025, the University is making a change to how student devices connect to the internet on campus. This is to help keep everyone safer online. Find out how this will affect students.
Now live - our new Secure Remote Working Standard
A new Secure Remote Working Standard is now live - replacing the current policy. It outlines key practices for working safely off-site, including using secure networks, locking screens, and protecting sensitive information. Take a look at the guidance.
Updated Records Retention Schedule
The updated Records Retention Schedule will help us to manage information responsibly and in line with data protection laws. Check the guidance to see how long to keep records and what to do if yours aren鈥檛 listed.
Updating email protection policies
To strengthen our cyber security posture across the University, we will update our Microsoft 365 email protection policies in the week of 16th June 2025. These updates support better detection to block spam, phishing, and malware threats. Please check your Junk mail or quarantine if expected emails are missing. You can use the or daily email notifications to review and release legitimate messages.
Want to understand all things passwords, PINs and multi-factor authentication?
Take a look at new guidance from IDG to make sure you鈥檙e a password management pro.
Improving our digital security
If you don鈥檛 already use the Microsoft Authenticator app to confirm who you are when logging in – or don鈥檛 have push notifications switched on – we鈥檒l soon be guiding you to set up the app to improve security. Find out what you need to know.
Cybersecurity threats: New IDG guidance
It鈥檚 vital for us to all stay alert to cybersecurity threats. Please take a moment to read new guidance from IDG on email impersonation and QR code scams, and find out how to spot, avoid or report anything suspicious.
Security alert: Oracle breach speculation
Read an update from IDG on recent news about a possible security issue with Oracle Cloud service. While details are still emerging, we want to remind everyone to stay vigilant and take precautionary measures to protect University and personal data.