Cybersecurity Best Practices

  • When it comes to cybersecurity, it's easier for cyber criminals to defeat the end user, by tricking them into doing something unintentionally, than it is to defeat the systems and software designed to keep them at bay. Stay vigilant.
  • When using email, pay close attention to the sender’s email address and where embedded links go. When in doubt, do not click on any links or download files.
  • Always be suspicious if someone sends you an email that has a link to a login page. Before logging in, you should double check to make sure that the website you are on is the site that you think it is. This can be done by looking at the URL in the address bar.
  • Always lock your computer when you are getting ready to leave it unattended. This can be done quickly by pressing ⊞ Win + L on your keyboard.
  • Keep an eye out for any unknown or unusual devices that have been connected to your computer without your permission.
  • Try to use a unique password for each different account and make it as strong as possible.
  • Do not write down your password information and then leave it somewhere near your computer. If you would like to save your password somewhere, use a free password manager app such as Dashlane (mobile) or Google Password Manager (Chrome).
  • Enable two factor authentication when the feature is available.
  • If you are unsure of whether or not something is legitimate and can be trusted, please enter a help ticket to have an IT department staff member review the situation.
  • If you believe that your computer or an account may have been compromised, make sure to change your password as quickly as possible (on a device that hasn't been compromised) and then enter a help ticket to have an IT department staff member review the situation.