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Cybersecurity

As we use technology in new ways, cybersecurity becomes even more critical in both our personal and professional lives. Explore our resources to take an active role in keeping information secure in all aspects of your life.

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About Digital Security and Trust

Learn how we work to ensure users adapt safe practices when working with technology.

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Cybersecurity Education

Explore cybersecurity tips and advice to help you live a safer digital life.

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Cybersecurity Services

Discover the security services we offer the university.

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Training

Complete training that will help you better protect yourself and data.

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Security Framework

View the framework that manages information security risk at Ohio State.

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Policies and Compliance

Read the policies that help keep Ohio State secure.

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Information Security Groups

Discover the groups that help regulate security policies.

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Cloud Registries

Find cloud services that have been assessed and approved for use.

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Research Support

Discover resources to help your project include security and compliance.

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IDP and Calculator

The Institutional Data Policy (IDP) classifies data and the IDP Calculator helps you determine the overall classification of data elements.

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Cybersecurity Days

Attend this event for community discussion, networking and resource sharing.

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Contact Us

Report an incident, spam or phishing attempt or find contacts by security function.

Cybersecurity News

  • CISO Rich Nagle Wins 2026 OhioCISO ORBIE Award

    The OhioCISO ORBIE Awards have named Rich Nagle Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of the Year.
  • CISO Rich Nagle Named Finalist for 2026 OhioCISO ORBIE Awards

    Rich Nagle has been named a finalist for the 2026 OhioCISO ORBIE Awards, a premier recognition program honoring chief information security officers who demonstrate excellence in technology leadership across Ohio. The OhioCISO ORBIE Awards specifically spotlight chief information security officers who serve as key members of executive leadership and are primarily responsible for the security of their organizations
  • Test Your AI Security Smarts: Take the Quiz and Enter to Win!

    Test your AI know-how for a chance to win! As part of Ohio State’s AI Fluency initiative, you can take our new Test Your AI Responsible Use IQ! quiz between now and Dec. 12 and enter to win one of 250 $40 gift cards. Developed by OTDI’s Digital Security and Trust team, the short quiz is designed to help Buckeyes understand how to use AI responsibly as it transforms the way we teach, research and work.