1. October is National Cyber Security Month OIT and IT providers are launching an awareness campaign to provide tips and resources to help you stay safe online and protect AU resources. Learn More at: http://KeepITSafe.auburn.edu

2. Protecting your computer and data is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Learn More at: http://KeepITSafe.auburn.edu

3. KeepITSafe.auburn.edu Always use strong passwords. Make sure your password is at least 8 characters, mixed case, has a number and special character. Think of a passphrase like “War Eagle fly down the field, Go tigers” as W3fd7fGT! If passwords must be written down on a piece of paper, store the paper in a secure place and destroy it when it is no longer needed. Never share passwords with anyone. Use different passwords for all accounts. Make sure passwords are hard to guess. Change passwords regularly. Change passwords immediately if they may have been compromised. Be careful about where passwords are saved on computers.

4. Recommendations Mobile devices are never to be left in an unattended or parked vehicle Anytime a user must leave a Mobile Device unattended for any reason, it must be locked such that a password is required to access the device. Confidential data must never be stored on a USB or card type flash media or other portable storage device unless the data or entire device are encrypted. When travelling with a Mobile Device, it must never be left unattended and unsecured. Learn More at: http://KeepITSafe.auburn.edu

5. Tips to Protect Yourself Don't leave outgoing mail in an unsecured location. Deposit mail in USPS collection boxes. Don't leave mail in your mailbox overnight or on weekends. Use anti-spyware and anti-virus software. Be wary of online shopping sites. Only shop at sites that you trust and are secure. Don't get baited by phishers. Learn More at: http://KeepITSafe.auburn.edu

6. Protect Your Mobile Data Encrypt wireless transmissions using the Auburn VPN Secure your USB Drive Secure your laptop Secure your handheld device(s)

7. Wireless Safety in Public Hot Spots Only use legitimate hotspots Use a VPN client Enable your Personal Firewall Turn off your iPhones built-in WiFi Secure your wireless network at home