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Enhanced IT Security Measures

As part of our enhanced IT security measures, ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø restricts access to our systems from outside of the country.

International Students should contact the International Student Services Office at 816.604.4693.

Non-international students planning to travel outside the country, should call the Information Center at 816.604.1000 to request access prior to traveling.

This will allow IT to provide you with the necessary access to our systems while you are outside the country.

To protect your computer from destructive programs you need three things:

  1. All current Microsoft Windows system patches: available from
  2. A firewall: software which monitors and limits the kinds of connections to and from your computer.
  3. Anti-virus software with up-to-date "definition" files: to seek out malicious programs which can run unseen in the background of your computer's system.

You can learn more about protecting your computer from the external sources provided below.


  1. Top 8 Cyber Security Practices

  2. Microsoft Security website. Help prevent Identity Theft, Spyware and Viruses.

  3. You can subscribe to a Microsoft security newsletter here.

  4. If you would like to scan your computer for hidden "spyware," Lavasoft offers a free product.

  5. You can download a free "firewall" from the Zone Labs Web site.

Note: ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø does not endorse, guarantee, or provide technical support for any computer protection products. Install any software at your own risk.