Information Systems Services How to Protect Yourself On-Line – Keeping Safe At Home Neil Jowsey, IT Security Team 25 th September 2013
Information Systems Services Threats Hacking Viruses Malware (key stroke loggers) Theft Risks Shared Use Dodgy Sites / Dubious Software? Social Networking No Central Support Ignorance Less Physical Security
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Information Systems Services Tips 1 Use Desktop Anywhere or OWA to access University data. Use in-built security on smart phones and tablets. Immediately report the loss of any device through which you download University s.
Information Systems Services Tips 2 Don’t click on embedded links in s. Only open attachments from trusted sources. Reputable organisations will not ask you for your password or account details. When buying on line check for or the padlock symbol.
Information Systems Services Tips 3 Minimise your personal details on social networking sites and restrict access using available controls. Never post anything to Facebook/Twitter that you would not be prepared to publish elsewhere. Remember, once it’s in the ‘ether’ it’s out there forever. Prospective employers check social networking sites.
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