Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Computer Security is your job too!

The best high tech security system is of no use if you are careless with your access information.

Protect your passwords

• Don't share them with anyone.

• Don't let anyone share theirs with you.

• Don't write them down where someone else might find them.

• Don't tell your computer to remember them for you.

• Choose a complicated password, preferably combining letters and numbers.

• Change your password periodically.

Protect Your Computer

• Log out when you leave your desk.

• Don't let others read over your shoulder.

To increase the security of your information, most systems automatically log you out after a few minutes of inactivity. For example:

• BengalWeb times out after 60 minutes of inactivity.