Information Security
Find out how to keep your digital world safe
Find out how to protect your user identity, personal data, devices, and PC, and about the part you play in helping to keep the University’s data and systems safe. Staff and PGR students must complete the MetaCompliance Information Security and Data training.
If you’re an Undergraduate or PGT, your training is through the iDEA Portal. You are expected to complete five modules: Cyber Security, Digital Ethics, E-Safety, Safe Online and Social Media Ethics. Each module awards you a digital badge that you can use across multiple platforms including LinkedIn.
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Go to https://idea.org.uk/register and sign up with your University email address in the format (j.bloggs.25@abdn.ac.uk)
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Click on your name (top right) and under Organiser Group Codes add INFOSEC and click ADD, then click SAVE. This will add you to the University’s course area within iDEA.
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You’ll find the five courses you need to take in the Links section of this resource or within the Bronze Citizen section on iDEA
To find out more about MFA and your University Account Security, please see our IT Account Security resource.
For help, advice, and to report all information security incidents, contact IT Service Desk servicedesk@abdn.ac.uk.
Last updated on 08 May 2025
Guides
General Advice
- IT Security - top tips for students
- Protecting yourself from Phishing Scams
- Cyberbullying and harassment
- Transfer of sensitive, personal or confidential data
Device Protection
- Protecting your Android device
- Protecting your iOS device (iPad/iPhone)
- Protecting your Mac OS X device
- Protecting your Windows device
- BitLocker to Go - Encryption for personal USB drives
Anti-virus on University Devices
Information
This resource was provided by IT Services.
With over 180 members of staff across four divisions, we are responsible for the management, operation and support of the University’s wired and wireless networks, server infrastructure, IT classrooms, telecommunications, audio visual and media services, software and hardware, email and calendaring, web resources, corporate applications, medical illustration, IT training and supporting documentation.
You can email us at servicedesk@abdn.ac.uk for support with IT issues.
Links
IT Security Information for Staff & PGR
- MetaCompliance IT Security & Data Protection Training
- Has your account been compromised in a data breach?