Tools
Security Tools
The Office of Information Technology recommends using a variety of tools to help keep your data safe and devices secure. Consider each category below as important to your overall information protection strategy. UM is not responsible for issues or support related to these third-party resources. This page is updated regularly. Questions? Contact IT Security.
Encryption
Protect email, devices, documents, and USB drives.
Encrypt individual messages.
- UM Email Encryption – IT provided, supported
Individual Files
Encrypt individual documents.
- Adobe PDF – Native Acrobat X+
- Microsoft Office – Native Office 2013+
- 7-Zip – Open source, multiple operating systems, all file types
Portable Media
Encrypt removable drives.
- Mac Disk Utility – Native macOS 10.7+
- Microsoft BitLocker – Native Windows 10 (not Home Edition)
- VeraCrypt – Open source, Windows/Mac/Linux
Data & Disk Destruction
Securely erase files and physically destroy disks.
- DBAN – Free bootable ISO
- UM Procurement – On campus, supported
Antivirus & Firewall
Prevent network intrusions and malicious software.
- Malwarebytes – Free personal version, Windows/Mac
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint – IT provided, Windows/Mac/Linux, supported
Password Managers
Easily generate and retrieve secure passwords and MFA codes.
- 1Password – Cloud, multiple operating systems
- Bitwarden – Open source, cloud, multiple operating systems
- KeePass – Open source, multiple operating systems
- Keeper – Cloud, multiple operating systems
- LastPass – Free personal version, cloud, multiple operating systems
- RoboForm – Free personal version, cloud, multiple operating systems
- Password Generator – Norton
Cloud Storage
UM-approved storage and file-sharing services.
Checklists & Policies/Procedures
Departmental information security audit checklists and templates.