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IT Security

IT Security

IT Security is charged with safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all information processed, stored, or transmitted using university electronic resources.

Keeping Information Safe

At UNCW, we safeguard all electronic information by:

  • Providing comprehensive information security awareness and training.
  • Ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local legislation relative to information security.
  • Developing, promoting, and reviewing UNCW information security policies.
  • Conducting frequent information security inspections, audits, and assessments.
  • Taking proactive measures to counter threats, vulnerabilities, and cyber-attacks.
  • Reviewing Disaster Recovery/ Business Continuity plans and testing them via drills and exercises.
  • Facilitating the ITS change management program.
  • Conducting timely investigations and responses to computer security-related incidents.

Celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month with Us!

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we have an exciting lineup of events and activities for faculty, staff and students. Explore what we have planned and join us in raising awareness and taking steps to safeguard yourself from cyber threats!

Celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month with Us!

Microsoft Update Affecting Duo Login Experience

Microsoft has announced a mandatory security update that will go live the evening of Sept. 12, 2025. The update affects how you log in to applications that use UNCW’s single sign-on (SSO) by adding one extra step before you reach the Duo Universal Prompt. This required change improves security and complies with new two-factor authentication standards.

Microsoft Update Affecting Duo Login Experience

IT Security Update to Open Authorization (OAuth 2.0)

OAuth 2.0 is an authorization protocol websites or applications use to access information from other apps. If you have used campus applications such as Zoom or Adobe, then you have utilized OAuth 2.0.  Read More About What's Changing With Oauth 2.0.

IT Security Update to Open Authorization (OAuth 2.0)

Incident Response

IT Security is responsible for Computer Security Incident Response, including:

  • Response to campus security incidents and threats, including viruses, worms, and other system compromises.
  • Assistance with investigations initiated by UNCW police, the university auditor, University Counsel and other internal and external authorities.

Have you received a suspicious email? Please forward it to phishing@uncw.edu for evaluation.

phishing@uncw.edu

Security Services and Technologies

  • Vulnerability Scanning Service - Remote scanning of campus computer systems to detect vulnerabilities.
  • Network Monitoring - Watching for anomalous traffic and compromised systems on the campus networks.
  • Client Security - Deployment of anti-virus and other security-related desktop system software for campus-wide use.
  • Security Consulting - Assessing IT security in both central and college departments and assisting in the development of local architectures and solutions.

Report an IT Security Incident

Please report threats or incidents involving someone’s personal safety (e.g., cyber stalking, harassment, etc.) to Campus Police. 

Please report to IT Security Team via email itsecurity@uncw.edu. 

Please follow these instructions:

  1. Please submit a ticket through the myTAC portal
  2. File police report with proper jurisdiction (if appropriate) 
  3. Notify your manager

Please forward the email or report the issue to phishing@uncw.edu. 

IT Security Policies

07.300.00 Information Security 07.300.00 Information Security
07.300.01 Identity and Access Controls 07.300.01 Identity and Access Controls
07.300.02 Operational Security 07.300.02 Operational Security
07.300.03 Physical and Environmental Security 07.300.03 Physical and Environmental Security
07.300.04 Cryptographic Security 07.300.04 Cryptographic Security
07.300.05 Incident Response 07.300.05 Incident Response