Security Awareness – Page 32

Sensitive Information

by George Finney

The University requires a large amount of sensitive information in order to keep running. From needing banking information in order to pay employees or requiring social security numbers in order to provide loans to our students, this information is necessary for our day-to-day business. Just remember: if you don’t need it, don’t ask for it. If you do need it, be mindful of where the data is going when it leaves your hands.

For more information about Information Security, visit smu.edu/infosec.

Password Protection

by George Finney

Password Protection – For accounts that may give you access to sensitive information, you should have a stronger password than personal accounts like Facebook. If you suspect it has been compromised or shared with someone else, change it! SMU requires you to change your password every 6 months just in case your password has been compromised and you don’t know it, but you are always the best judge of how to protect your password.

For more information, visit smu.edu/infosec.

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