Internet Safety at Work Protect company, customer, and your data online
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Stay Sharp at Work
Not their best days.
3 ways to avoid one of those days. 1. Defend your computer 2. Protect data and sensitive information 3. Protect devices and data on the go
#1: Defend your computer. Do 3 simple things: 1. Install all updates 2. Log off when you leave your desk 3. Lock up your laptop when you leave work
#2: Protect sensitive data. Think before you enter sensitive data Be suspicious of attachments and links Look out for scams and fraud Create strong passwords
Think before you type. Look for https (the s is for secure) A closed padlock means secure, too Are there signs the site is trustworthy?
Think before you click. Be suspicious and aware of: and IM attachments and links Messages within social sites
The tricks that make you click. Alarming messages Misspellings and grammatical errors Great deals Requests for sensitive info
How to avoid the bait. Confirm that the message is real Type the Web address yourself Use a browser with safety features
Passwords lock data doors. Keep them secret Change them often Make them strong
Which passwords are strong? /04/79 3. Exp3d!ti0us 4. Ambl!anc MsAw3yOiD
And the answers are…
#3 Protect devices on the go. Do they have the latest protection? Guard devices like you do your wallet Dont hand-carry sensitive data Use caution if using a thumb drive in another computer
On the go: wireless hotspots. Connect securely Know who youre connecting to Save sensitive uses for more trusted connections
Sometimes things go wrong. How do you know a PC is infected? Your computer might run slowly Or crash often Or show other unusual behavior Contact our IT department immediately
You lost WHAT? Follow corporate IT policy Report it immediately. Or sooner Change all passwords Mobile phones: get help wiping data
Have a better day…
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