Information Security
Penn State Information Security establishes, implements, and maintains a University-wide security program. We protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Penn State’s information from unauthorized use, access, disclosure, modification, damage, or loss. Information Security remains committed to keeping sensitive information safe from ongoing cyber threats. Penn State’s information is valuable. We’ll help you understand the sensitivity of that information and show you how to protect it.
| Bob Turner, Chief Information Security Officer |
New faculty may want to contact Information Security to:
- Obtain answers and direction regarding security guidelines in advance of and preparation for research activities.
- Report a suspected phishing attempt by forwarding the email to phishing@psu.edu.
The Top 5 Items Faculty Should Know about Information Security
Information Security Fun Facts
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The image shows two fun facts for Information Security. 1. In the first quarter of 2025, Information Security responded to more than 2,412 phishing emails, and there were 606 account compromises., 2. Penn State Information Security manages 173,182 active accounts. The Total Persons records managed is almost 6.5 million.
Additional Resources and Contact Information
Resources
- Information Security website Links to an external site.
- Links to an external site.Multifactor Authentication Links to an external site.
- View and manage information and settings related to your account at Account Management Links to an external site.
Information Security Contact Information
Office email: security@psu.edu
Office phone: 814-867-6207
Campus location: Technology Support Building