A data security incident is the attempted or actual unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or destruction of Institutional information. This includes interference with information technology operation and intentional violations of University policy, local, state or federal laws, or applicable regulations.
Examples of security incidents include:
computer system compromise
unauthorized access to, or use of, systems, sofware, or data
unauthorized changes to systems, software, or data
loss or theft of equipment storing Institutional data
denial of service attack
interference with the intended use of technology resources
compromised user account
target phishing attack
How to report a Security Incident
The Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) is the group within the University Information Security Office that is responsible for investigating, mitigating and remediating threats related to security incidents. It is important that actual or suspected seucrity incident are reported as early as possible so that the CIRT can limit the damage and cost of recovery. Include as much specific detail regarding the issue so the CIRT can work as quickly as possible.
email – CIRT@georgetown.edu
phone – 202-687-3031
Important: If the incident includes any immediate physical danger or involves the presence of unknown/unauthorized persons, contact GUPD immediately at 202-687-4343 or call 911
