IT Security
IT Security protects the university's digital infrastructure by managing cybersecurity policies, risk assessment, threat detection, and incident response. The team safeguards institutional data, monitors system activity, and collaborates across departments to strengthen access controls and ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards. IT Security's work maintains the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of GVSU systems.
Value to Students, Faculty, and Staff
Students gain essential digital safety skills through cybersecurity education and awareness programs. Faculty and staff benefit from secure systems, data-protection resources, and support during security events, enabling safe teaching, research, and administrative work. By prioritizing prevention, detection, and user education, IT Security ensures a resilient and trusted technology environment for the campus community.
Security Essentials
Using two or more authentication measures increases account security. Cybercriminals are less likely to be able to access your data and personal information with multi-factor authentication.
Phishing is a popular hacking tactic and can be disastrous. It is essential to not only know what phishing is but also recognize attempts at phishing and report them.
Reminder: GVSU Information Technology will update GVSU devices and applications through our controlled management procedures. You should never click on any email that asks you to perform an update or download for GVSU-supported enterprise applications.
In the unfortunate event of a security incident, our response team is ready to take action. If you see something, say something.
Resource Hub
Faculty & Staff
Loaner Laptop Request
GVSU is dedicated to promoting safe international travel for faculty and staff! As part of our efforts to ensure the safety and security of our employees, we are offering the option for loaner laptops that can be used during high-risk travel. These laptops are designed to enhance safety, security, and convenience during your trip, providing you with a reliable computing device that meets your needs and export controls.
Cybersecurity training is available for all GVSU employees. You may complete or review your training modules at any time.
When training is assigned, you will receive a notification in your Workday Portal.
Information security training may also be requested in IT's Service Portal.
It is the responsibility of all employees of the University to protect sensitive data against loss or theft. Awareness, education, and practice help keep the community safe. Below are resources to help you stay connected with active policies and procedures.
Special Projects
Okta is one of the world's leading independent identity partners. Okta helps the GVSU community safely use technology by enabling secure access and authentication solutions.
GVSU is excited to partner with Threater Enforce. Threater allows us to gather cyber intelligence data in real-time, at a large scale to eliminate known threat actors from exploiting our network.