IT-Security at DESY

IT-Security at DESY

Security Incidents

In case of a security incident, please pay attention to the IT-Security Incident Handling Procedure.
For infected systems administrators can find additional information on Handling for Infected Computers.

Virus security

You need to have a running virus scanner with an up to date signature file to protect your Windows-PC against virus or worm attacks.

On current Windows systems, the so-called Windows Defender is already available as basic protection. This is usually sufficient as a basic protection against viruses on external systems, the installation of an additional virus scanner on home workstations is therefore not absolutely necessary, but we recommend it..

Responsible Groups

The it-security is based on three groups.

  • D4 as the staff position with a mandate
    develops policies and enforce them
  • Computer Security Council consists of members of the largest groups
    develops policies in agreement with all groups
  • IT security experts as the technical instance
    develops security solutions and investigate in incidents

DESY CA

DESY has an own Certification Authority. Here you can apply for or receive personal and system-relevant certificates..