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Security Essentials
Lesley A. Bidwell, IT Security Administrator
bidwella@oneonta.edu SUNY Oneonta Security Program
Goal is to assure confidentiality, integrity and availability of data
- “This program applies to all faculty, staff and students of the
College, or others … who may utilize the College’s technology and
related facilities.”
- Security is everyone’s
responsibility
- Contact the IT Security Administrator with any questions or if you
suspect there has been a security breach
Be aware
- Make information security a regular practice
- Recognize poor security practices in your own habits and in your
office
- Remain vigilant where information security is concerned
Passwords
- Never share a password
- Choose strong passwords
- Change passwords regularly and IMMEDIATELY if you suspect
your password has been compromised
- Never post your password
- Never save passwords in applications
Physical Security
- Always
lock your computer when you leave it unattended (ctrl-alt-del for
Windows)
- Never leave hard copies with sensitive data in plain view
- Always log out of web applications (Banner, e-mail) and close
browser
Laptops and Mobile Devices
- Theft – only store sensitive data locally when absolutely necessary
- Beware of using insecure networks
- Use Strong passwords
- Encrypt sensitive data
Malware
- A general term for malicious software
- Includes viruses, trojans, rootkits, spyware, etc.
- Vectors of infection include e-mail, web pages, links sent through
IM sessions, hidden in other programs
- Anti-virus and anti-spyware software – keep it running and
up-to-date
- Keep operating system patches up-to-date
Signs of Infection
- Computer slows down
- New homepage, toolbars, default search pages or favorites in browser
- Anti-virus and/or anti-spyware software get disabled
- Call the Information Technology Helpdesk about using the ASCI or Secure Desktop program for your office
computer
Resources
Security Program
http://www.oneonta.edu/technology/security
Tips on password selection
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/privacy/password.mspx
Anti-Spyware Downloads
http://helpdesk.oneonta.edu/xoops/modules/wfdownloads/viewcat.php?cid=3
