ITS Office of Information Security

Stop

• Review your Social Media Privacy settings - customize your privacy settings and think about what you share. 
• Be aware of online scams - don't get lured by phishing!  Report attempts to get your username, password, or other personal information to phish@appstate.edu.
• Keep your office computer on 1 night during the week to get IT updates.
• Lock your computer when you step away.

Think

• Know our Guidelines for Storing & Sharing University Information
• Use uDesk -- a remote virtual Windows desktop that runs on your computer -- when appropriate.  If you visit a site with malware in uDesk, your computer won't be infected.
• Keep clean machines by setting up and installing regular updates on your devices and software.
• Back up your files to uStor P: drive.
• Use Good Passwords and keep them safe:
  • Use unique passwords - with letters, numbers, and symbols - for each account.
  • If you need help remembering your passwords, use a password vault like KeePass.
  • Don't provide your password to anyone.  ITS will never ask for your password.

Connect Safely

• Use a secure wireless connection, like "asu" secure wireless network, or use ASU VPN when you connect to public wireless.
• Use https whenever you transmit confidential information to a website.
• Be careful where you click:
  • Use official sites like Google Play Store to download apps, and review what they want to access.
  • Don't open questionable email attachments or click on ads on websites.