The integrity of our educational and research missions is critically important to our work here at HMS. As most of our day-to-day work is executed or enabled by IT systems – from laptops and mobile devices to high-performance computing platforms – threats to those systems endanger our mission. This software helps to protect you and the HMS community from these risks.
Systems management software (SMS) helps HMS IT protect your system by enabling the distribution of applications crucial to the School's information security.
After you install SMS, CrowdStrike—required threat-monitoring software—will be automatically installed.
Quad-based faculty and staff at HMS, HSDM, and Wyss must install CrowdStrike Next-Generation Antivirus software on any Harvard-owned or grant-purchased system connected to the HMS network or used to conduct HMS business.
Organize all of your personal and professional passwords in one secure, central location with the 1Password password manager. The built-in password generator can also help create unique and complex passwords for all your accounts. You can even continue to use your Family account when you leave Harvard.
1Password has replaced LastPass as the University’s preferred password manager. Transfer your LastPass passwords to 1Password.
To get started with 1Password, visit Harvard University's 1Password Manager website.
Review the data classification levels to understand the level of security needed for your data, then review the Collaboration Tools Matrix from HUIT and additional tools offered by HMS IT.
To connect to campus resources through a VPN, you must Request an account, download Ivanti Connect Secure (formerly Pulse Secure Connect), and follow the instructions to connect.
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