Security Week

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Security Week

• Presented By
• Technology Learning Centre

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Passwords

• Never share your passwords
• Information Services will never ask for a
  password.
• Dont use same password on all accounts
• Avoid personal information in passwords i.e.
  birthday, Mothers 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

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Passwords

• Think of a sentence you will remember, if you
  cant 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)

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Phishing

• You 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.

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Windows L
Always remember to lock your workstation
whenever you leave your desk.
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Click Windows L
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When your workstation is locked your screen will
look like this
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To Unlock Workstation

• 1. Hit Ctrl Alt Delete
• 2. Enter your Novell Username and Password

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GroupWise

• When using the Proxy tool it is possible to see
  sensitive information
• such as
• Folder structure and names of folders
• Appointments (i.e. Interviewees)
• Unread messages
• To protected protect data, select an existing
  item and then click ActionsgtMark Private, or you
  can select the item then pressF8.

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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..

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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.

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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 youve 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

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NetStorage

• The 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.ureg
  ina.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.

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

• Use an internet firewall (Check with your
  internet provider)
• Keep all software updated
• Use anti-virus and anti-spyware software
• Download Sophos
• U of R home pagegtFaculty StaffgtComputing
  ServicesgtUnder the Top Ten Items of Interest
  block click 4.DownloadsgtSophos Anitvirus for
  Windows
• Be careful when opening email attachments
• Back-up your computer
• On XP All programsgtAccessoriesgtSystems
  ToolsgtBackupgtFollow the Wizard
• Use strong passwords and change them often

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Personal Digital Assistants

• Know where your PDA is at all times. For
  example Dont 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

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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

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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

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For More Information

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

http//uregina.ca/training/Other/Safe_Computing.do
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Were Here to Help

• 585-4685
• Email IT.Support_at_uregina.ca
• Webpage http//www.uregina.ca/compserv/ITSC
• OR
• Technology Learning Centre
• Email computer.training_at_uregina.ca
• Webpage http//www.uregina.ca/training