IT Security

National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Awareness remains one of the most effective methods of keeping your data, your computer, and even your IT systems safe.  Each person has a duty to maintain an awareness of potential threats and safe practices while computing.  Your cyber security is often as strong as you and your neighbor’s password, updated software, and even common sense while computing.  While cyber threats will never be eliminated, they can be limited through awareness and education.

Tip of the Day

Be careful when opening unsolicited attachments even from people you know.  It is a good practice to save the attachment and scan it manually with anti-virus software..More tips

 

Keep your antivirus software, operating sytem, and firewall up to date.
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don't get hooked.  Reutable organazations will never ask for personal data, account numbers, or passwords via email.
Learn more about phising

 

Choose strong passwords, change them regulary, and never share them with anyone.
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Many public wi-fi spots are not secure.
learn more about wireless

 

Who facebooked you last night? A friend, a perspective employer, or worse.
Learn more social network safety

 

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