Information Security

The Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) is committed to protecting the information that is critical to teaching, research, and the University’s many varied activities, our business operation, and the communities we support, including students, faculty, staff members, and the public. These protections may be governed by legal, contractual, or University policy considerations.

Everyone at Harvard has a responsibility for the proper handling and protection of confidential information that's entrusted to or generated by us as required by University and local School security policies. Our Director of Security Operations provides the following services and resources to ensure that community members are well equipped to maintain excellent security practices.

Have Questions?

Contact HGSE's Director of Security Operations (DSO)

For basic security-related questions or to find out more about information security services at HGSE and Harvard, please contact HGSE's Director of Security Operations (DSO) through the IT Service Center.

Schedule a One-on-One

For more in-depth one-on-one or group (team, department, etc.) security consultations and awareness training needs, you're encouraged to schedule some time with the DSO.

Resources and Information

Security is a broad and ever evolving landscape. The options below can help you navigate and implement up-to-date best practices.

Learn About University Security Policies & Guidelines

Awareness Training

Harvard provides various opportunities for security awareness training across a variety of topics.

Research Security

Learn about protections around the collection and use of research data and Human Subject Information (HSI).

Additional Security Topics and Resources

Access a full library of security topics and resources.

Report a Concern

Incident Response

HGSE adheres to the University’s comprehensive Privacy and Security (PrivSec) Incident Response Plan, which encompasses all University functions. Learn about the proper steps for responding to various security situations.

Full Details on Incident Response