Best Practices for Security
- Do not send passwords through email. They will not be encrypted and could be discovered.
- Select strong passwords with eight characters or more using letters, numbers, and symbols, if possible.
- Avoid writing passwords on sticky notes or desk blotters. Do not store them online where they may be discovered.
- Lock your computer when you step away from your desk, and make sure it is password protected.
- Always protect computers with anti-virus software and firewalls.
- Be suspicious of phishing emails and only open expected attachments.
- Avoid disreputable web sites and random web surfing.
- Use a secure web browser that verifies you are submitting sensitive information through an encrypted channel.
- Update your operating system and application software with recently released patches and service packs.
- Reduce internal threats by establishing procedures to remove computer access from staff who have left.
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