E-mail is an inherently insecure communication medium. It is very important that sensitive information not be sent in e-mails, either in the e-mail subject/body or as an unsecured attachment.
How to use SFTP with FileZilla
Files uploaded and downloaded using FTP are not encrypted. This means that files sent using FTP can be easily intercepted and read by someone with malicious intent. This includes the password you use to connect to the FTP server. SFTP is a secure alternative to FTP. The instructions below explain how to use FileZilla, the CCIT recommended SFTP client.
How to Connect to the Columbia U Secure Wireless Network
Columbia University's Secure Wireless adds increased security for data and email and is the preferred wireless network for all Morningside and Manhattanville students, faculty and staff. It provides encryption for all online interactions that are not otherwise encrypted.
BitLocker to go: Removable Storage Encryption
This article describes how to encrypt a removable storage device (commonly referred to as a USB flash drive) using BitLocker To Go (hereafter referred to as simply BitLocker).
Secure email attachments with WinZip
E-mail is an inherently insecure communication medium. It is very important that sensitive information not be sent in e-mails, either in the e-mail subject/body or as an unsecured attachment.