Security Week

Presented By:Technology Learning Centre

Passwords

Never share your passwords

Information Services will never ask for a password.

Don’t use same password on all accounts

Avoid personal information in passwords i.e.: birthday, Mother’s maiden name.

Avoid common names (i.e.: “password” & “God” – these are the most used) or words in any language dictionary

Strong passwords should be 8 characters in length, combine letters, numbers and symbols

Passwords

Think of a sentence you will remember, if you can’t have spaces in a password, make an anagram. For example: Elvis died August 16 1977 = Eda161977

Avoid sequences and repeated characters i.e.: 12345678 or aabbccdd

Avoid login name as a password, or leaving a ‘blank space’ in password box

Change passwords often (i.e.: every term)

PhishingYou can do the following to help protect yourself from phishing

scams: Don't click links in e-mail messages. Type addresses directly

into your browser or use your personal bookmarks. Check the site's security certificate before you enter personal

or financial information into a Web site. Don't enter personal or financial information into pop-up

windows.

[Windows] + [L]

Always remember to lock your workstation whenever you leave your

desk.

Click [Windows] + [L]

When your workstation is locked your screen will look like this:

To Unlock Workstation

1. Hit [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [Delete]

2. Enter your Novell Username and Password

GroupWise

When using the Proxy tool it is possible to see sensitive informationsuch as:

Folder structure and names of folders Appointments (i.e.: Interviewees) Unread messages

To protected protect data, select an existing item and then click Actions>Mark Private, or you can select the item & then press[F8].

Public Terminals

Don't save your login information – "log off” button where possible

Many programs (especially instant messenger programs) include automatic login features that will save your user name and password. Disable this option so no one can log in as you.

Don't leave the computer unattended with sensitive information on the screen.

Watch for over-the-shoulder snoops

Avoid typing sensitive information such as your credit card number or any other financial into a public computer..

How to Delete Temporary Internet Files and History

When you finish your use of a public computer, you should delete all the temporary files and your Internet history:

1. In Internet Explorer, click Tools, and then click Internet Options.

2. On the General tab, under Temporary Internet files, click Delete Files, and then click Delete Cookies.

3. Under History, click Clear History.

How to Disable Password Storing Feature

Web browsers such as Internet Explorer keep a record of your passwords and every page you visit, even after you’ve closed them and logged out.

To disable the feature that stores passwords:

1. In Internet Explorer, click Tools, and then click Internet Options.

2. Click the Content tab, and then click AutoComplete.

3. Click to clear both check boxes having to do with passwords

NetStorageThe NetStorage interface allows you to access your netware file storage from a web browser no matter where you are located without the installation of any software.

This Network drive is backed-up and is accessible anywhere via internet. https://netstorage.cc.uregina.ca

For enhanced security and to protect your privacy, it is always best to close your browser after logging out of NetStorage.

Remember to delete your downloaded working copy off the desktop.

To watch the NetStorage video, please click. It may take a moment to begin.

Home Computers

Use an internet firewall (Check with your internet provider)

Keep all software updated

Use anti-virus and anti-spyware softwareDownload Sophos:

U of R home page>Faculty & Staff>Computing Services>Under the Top Ten Items of Interest block click #4.Downloads>Sophos Anitvirus for Windows

Be careful when opening email attachments

Back-up your computer

On XP: All programs>Accessories>Systems Tools>Backup>Follow the Wizard

Use strong passwords and change them often

Personal Digital Assistants

Know where your PDA is at all times. For example: Don’t keep your PDA in front pockets where it can be easily stolen.

Protect your PDA by locking it with a strong password

Use removable storage cards to prevent the loss of data in case your PDA is stolen. Keep removable storage media in a separate location from your PDA when not in use while traveling

Personal Digital Assistants

Ensure you are using a secure wireless connection

Try to avoid connecting in public “Hot Spots” ie: coffee shops, airports

Do not have auto-connect activated. This will enable you to connect to any wireless network whether you want to or not – Always manually connect.

Only open attachments from known contacts

Wireless Networks

Encrypt all information transmitted through your access point (router)

The U of R has a secure access point

Avoid transmitting critical & financial information over the internet.

Keep wireless disabled when not in use

For More Information

Please refer to the Safe Computing manual on the Technology Learning Centre website:

http://uregina.ca/training/Other/Safe_Computing.doc

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585-4685Email: IT.Support@uregina.ca

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Technology Learning Centre

Email: computer.training@uregina.caWebpage: http://www.uregina.ca/training