Keeping Data and Assets Safe and Secure 

Information and resources for protecting Northeastern’s data—and your own.

The Office of Information Security supports Northeastern’s pursuit of global learning, research, and innovation by providing a safe and secure computing environment. Students, faculty, and staff can access resources to make informed technology decisions that protect Northeastern community members and data.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

This past October, Northeastern celebrated Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Each week was filled with activities and resources to enhance the university community’s cybersecurity knowledge. For more information on the events and how you can get involved in the future, check out the Cybersecurity Awareness Month page. Thank you to all who participated and make sure to join us again next year!

See Something, Say Something

If you suspect a security incident, report it immediately through the IT Service Desk, available 24/7.

Email Phishing

If you suspect an email is phishing, use the Report button in Outlook. To verify whether an email is phishing, forward the suspected message to phishcatcher@northeastern.edu to investigate.

Need Security Assistance?

Support and consultations are available to the university community on information security matters. Consult with a team member today.

Security Updates at Northeastern


New year, new phishing scams

With 2024 officially underway, many of you are already working on your New Year’s resolutions. But have you considered adding cyber security awareness to your list?

Three reasons to update your operating system

With the exponential increase in the number and sophistication of cyber threats, one step we can all take to keep all our devices safe and secure is to regularly update the operating system (OS).

Data Privacy Day best practices

Celebrated on January 28 each year, Data Privacy Day aims to raise awareness of data privacy and data protection best practices. As a global university, Northeastern is actively engaged in promoting safe and secure practices across the community.

Let’s Chat

Viva Engage is a place to share and discuss information security at Northeastern. Ask a question, share a news update, or find out more about how you can protect yourself and your data!