Microsoft Security Guidance for Education

Get the prescriptive technical guidance, tools, training, and updates you need to plan and manage a security strategy that’s right for your school or university.

•	Take a security self-assessment
•	Download the Microsoft Security Guidance Kit
•	2007 Microsoft Office Security Guide
•	Sign up for free security-related communications
•	Get Microsoft security training at no cost
•	Register for security events and webcasts

Top 5 computer security essentials

•	Visit the Microsoft Update site to keep software current
•	Help protect your personal information with strong passwords
•	Run antivirus software to identify worms and viruses
•	Install anti-spyware programs like Windows Defender
•	Learn why you should use a computer firewall

Need security posters? Simply download and print these online versions.

Internet worm crossing
10" x14" poster (401 KB Adobe Acrobat file)

Hackers ahead
10" x 14" poster (433 KB Adobe Acrobat file)

Do not pick up viruses
10" x 14" poster (324 KB Adobe Acrobat file)

Related centers

•	Security at home
•	TechNet for IT pros
•	MSDN for developers

Higher education

•	Microsoft and REN-ISAC partner to enhance network security information sharing
•	Patch management for student computers
•	EDUCAUSE Security Task Force
•	Cyber Security Forum

Primary schools

•	CoSN Cyber Security for the Digital District
•	Get Net Safe tour
•	Tips for keeping kids safe online