It’s alarming what information anyone can find online if they have the right tools. Be cautious of what you share online. Watch this video to see what this “mind reader” knew about his clients.
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Physical Security – Technology can only help us so much when it comes to protecting University owned assets. People are always our first line of defense. This means not leaving your laptop unattended at a coffee shop or in your car overnight. It also means locking your filing cabinets at night or putting sensitive files back into a locked cabinet when they are no longer needed.
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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.
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.
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