Report an Incident | Information Security & Privacy

The Information Security & Privacy Office responds to and investigates incidents related to misuse or abuse of UNC School of Medicine information technology resources. This includes computer and network security breaches and unauthorized disclosure or modification of institutional or personal information. Incident reports are submitted to the UNC Healthcare System Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) which addresses security and privacy incidents. SIRT is a joint effort that includes UNC Hospitals, UNC Physicians & Associates, and UNC School of Medicine.

General Reporting Procedures

For non-emergency reports of IT security or abuse incidents, send email to: sominfosec@listserv.med.unc.edu

Emergency Reporting Procedures

For emergency IT incidents involving threats to personal safety/physical property or illegal activities, immediately contact the campus police department at (919) 962-8100.

SOM IT Help Options

Walk-in Support: 065 MacNider Hall: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8am-5pm; Wed 9am-5pm
24/7 Phone Support: (919) 962-HELP

Information Security & Privacy Staff Contact Information

For information security and privacy incidents please contact:

Brian Penders, Chief Information Security Officer – brian_penders@med.unc.edu
Peter Voland, IT Security Specialist – peter_voland@med.unc.edu
Myron Morton, IT Security Specialist – myron_morton@med.unc.edu
Tracy Wetherby Williams, Privacy Analyst – tracy_williams@med.unc.edu

Phishing Incidents

Reporting Phish Using Outlook’s New Phish Button
If you fear your data may have been compromised in a phishing attempt, call 962-HELP immediately to submit a critical ticket to SOM IT Security.

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