Information Services

West Chester University

Adel Barimani, CIO
Vice President for Information Services
Anderson Hall Room 23
West Chester University
610-436-2828


October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Each week will focus on a specific cyber-security concept that will make you Stop. Think. Connect.

Information Security

Basic network access is provided by the Windows Domain servers.  These servers provide user authentication when logging onto Windows based clients.  They also maintain security "tokens" which are used by network applications such as web servers, email, and PeopleSoft applications.

The NOC is in a locked room with a security badge access system.  Only authorized people have access to the room.  This system keeps track of who has entered the computer room at specific dates and times.

Our campus network is protected by a firewall/network shaper.  This product protects us from some types of network attacks.  It also helps shape the network traffic to provide the most efficient connection speed for required network activity.

Information Security Staff

Network Security Violations and Hackers

If you believe your computer has been violated by an unknown person, or you start to receive email messages for some unknown reason, you may be a victim.  Please contact the Help Desk at x3350 as soon as possible.  Please fill out the reporting form. You can also send email to abuse@wcupa.edu.

Things to do if you think you are a victim:

  • If you suspect an email problem, do not delete any of the suspected messages
  • Make a note of what you were doing when the computer started to "act funny", include date and time and how often.
  • Do not turn off the computer or log off unless absolutely necessary
  • If you receive harassing or threatening notes via email or via any other method, please contact Campus Police immediately at x3311.  They will work with network security as needed.

Some email problems and messages could be related to virus infections on your computer.  Take a look at the Virus Information Center for additional information.

Other Information Security Links

ISEEK - http://wcupa.edu/iseek/

PASSHE SACT - http://wcupa.edu/sact/

IS Policies & Procedures - http://wcupa.edu/infoservices/is_policies_and_procedures.asp