IT Security Services

IT Security Services is available for consultation on various issues related to information security: educating the campus community about privacy and security policies, practicing cyber self-defense, using available security tools, being alert to potential danger signs, reporting unusual behaviors, and taking corrective action when necessary. Please visit its.uri.edu/itsec/ for additional details . If you are experiencing difficulties accessing the system or need additional information, please contact the IT Service Desk for assistance.

Knowledge Articles

• Google 2-Step Verification
  Open your Google Account and select Manage your Google Account Select Security in the navigation panel on the left side Under “Signing in to Google”, select 2-Step Verification > Get…
• Google Authenticator App
  You can use the Google Authenticator app to receive codes. You can still receive codes without an internet connection or mobile service. Android devices require that your Android version is 4.4 and…
• Google Prompt
  Google prompts are push notifications you’ll receive on Android phones that are signed in to your Google account and iPhones with the Gmail app or Google app signed in to your Google account. Based…
• Google Phone call / text
  Input the phone number that you want to associate with this Google Account. Then select whether you would like to receive codes by Text message or Phone call If you chose Text message, then you…
• Windows 10 Absolute Installation Instructions
  Windows 10 Absolute Installation Instructions Contact the IT Service Desk for Access to the Software Downloads The Absolute software service provides centralized management of URI’s Absolute Data…
• InCommon Certificate Services
  InCommon Certificate Services Overview The University of Rhode Island has partnered with InCommon Federation which allows the University to obtain digital certificates at an affordable annual…