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, Honorary Staff and PGR students must complete the Information Security and Data training, and for more information about Information Security please check the University website.
Undergraduate students will complete Information Security training as part of the University induction for new students, which you can access through the RISE platform.
To find out more about Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) and your University Account Security, please see our IT Account Security resource.
For help, advice, and to report all information security incidents, contact the IT Service Desk servicedesk@abdn.ac.uk.
Related resources | IT Account: Password | IT Account: MFA | MS Outlook | IT Service Desk
Last updated on 15 April 2026
Guides
General Advice
- Student Online Safety Guide
- Protecting yourself from Phishing Scams
- Cyberbullying & 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
Anti-virus on University Devices
General Guidance
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.