SOMIS News & Updates:

Zimbra users may use the webmail site (Zimbra - log in with your PennKey) with full functionality. We expect to have restored all clients including mobile phones by tomorrow morning.
Many machines at the School of Medicine have been compromised by a new type of virus that presents itself as an actual anti-virus product while a user is browsing the internet. If you experience anything remotely similar to this virus description, or are concerned about any suspicious activity on your computer, please contact your LSP immediately. For more information, please visit the following link.
Zimbra users are reporting an increase in spear-phishing attempts. Penn computer administrators will NEVER ask you for your password at any time via any medium. For more information about phishing, please see the following link.

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Secure Share
One Step Ahead
Penn Information Security Brochure
Security Alert Messages

Secure Share

What is Secure Share?

Secure share is a web-based application for secure file exchange available to Penn faculty and staff.

How does it work?

Files are encrypted when they are uploaded, downloaded, and being stored
E-mail notifications are sent to designated recipients when files become available
Files are automatically deleted after they are retrieved by a designated recipient
Files are automatically deleted if they are not retrieved within 30 days

What are the benefits of using Secure Share?

Secure and easy-to-use
Reduces the University's exposure to data compromise issues,such as identity theft
Protects confidential data in documents
Eliminates the need for individual departments or Schools to develop in-house secure file exchange systems

How do I use Secure Share?

You will need a valid PennKey and PennKey Password in order to use this application.

To access the application, click the link below and authenticate with your PennKey and PennKey Password. After you authenticate, you will be redirected to the Secure Share Application.

https://medley.isc-seo.upenn.edu/secureShare/jsp/fast.do

One Step Ahead

One Step Ahead is a collection of security tips published in The Almanac, Penn's journal of record.

Penn Information Security Brochure

Each year, Penn Information Security publishes a booklet containing useful, basic security information and recommendations.

Click here to view the PDF version of the 2009-2010 brochure.

For more security information, please visit the University's Computing Security site: http://www.upenn.edu/computing/security/index.php

Questions or concerns? Email medsecurity@mail.med.upenn.edu