You can connect to an SMB (sometimes called CIFS) Share using any of the following methods: Using a UNC Path: Windows or Mac OS X Net Use: Windows (recommended for non-Cornell AD joined computers) Note for Linux: SFS does not offer support for Linux accessing CIFS, however,…

Each managed server has three types of contacts associated with it:

Three connected systems are part of the monitoring and on-call contact process: 

Use the forms below to request creation, modification, or deletion of a share, or have an audit log prepared for an existing share.All requests other than “Create Share” must come from the contacts of record for the share.SFS does not manage share permissions. Please reach out to your local…

What to use a share for?Files you want to share within your department or with other departments at the University.To store University (mission data) in a safe/secure central location.“Low Velocity” data: data which undergoes less than a 20% daily change rate, i.e. Microsoft Office documents,…

If you have questions about using a share, consult:

Current Rates:

Confirm the SourceVerify that the message is coming from the person's real email address. In email readers and devices that do not display the actual address, hover over the Sender’s name to reveal what follows the @ symbol. Scammers frequently attach a real person's name to a fraudulent email…

You can learn information about web addresses (URLs) by looking at some of their components. Finding the Important Parts of a Complex Address In a complicated address, like http://cornell.astromundo.com/Lcons/small/emailchange/, the real domain is always positioned before the first slash.

It is easy to fake what appears in the From or Reply-to line of an email message. Check the message headers to discover the message's real origin. Message headers are the material that comes before the body of a message.Quick CheckSometimes information in the headers contradicts the From line. For…

Web browsers are often used for day-to-day work and study. As web browsers have grown increasingly complex, featureful, and essential to many tasks, they have become one of the most common avenues for bad actors to compromise your security.Follow these guidelines to enhance your web browser…

For information on how to teach remotely, visit the Center for Teaching Innovation's Introduction to Online Teaching Tools. See what tools can help you work remotely.

The Cornell IT Security Office (ITSO) recommends the following baseline precautions while traveling internationally. In the event your devices are lost, stolen, or altered while traveling, adhering to these precautions will reduce the risk to you and the University. For questions about any of the…

Keeping Your Devices SafeNever leave anything unattended in a public area, in a shared living space, or visible for potential intruders. Use physical locking devices or take them with you.Use an inconspicuous protective bag or case to carry your laptop and other devices.

Cornell NetID Password Change LinksHow to change your NetID passwordForm to choose a new password for your NetIDWhy Strong, Recently Set Passwords are ImportantDue to prevailing cyber threats and recent incidents, password protection was enhanc

Best practices for everyone (students, faculty, and staff): Although these are requirements for employees handling sensitive information, it is also good practice to configure all devices in this way for extra protection against loss or theft.Definition of mobile handheld devices: …

If your NetID password is stolen and your NetID is used to send email spam, there can be a number of warning signs:

Cornell is phasing out the use of security questions in favor of setting a recovery email address to reset forgotten or lost Cornell NetID passwords. Please visit Set a NetID Recovery Email for more details.If you:

1. Report the incident to the IT Security Office. Don’t hesitate. Any possible or confirmed theft of a NetID password needs to be reported immediately to the IT Security Office via security-services@cornell.edu. You should also notify your department’s technical support staff.

Keeping your personal information, Cornell sign-in credentials, and important data safe means protecting your passwords. Anyone with active online accounts encounters dozens of passwords used to access Cornell resources, personal online banking, e-commerce sites, and other websites. Below you will…