Cybersecurity best practices serve as a foundation for building a defense against everything from phishing scams to data breaches. By embracing best practices, we not only protect our digital assets but also contribute to a safer online ecosystem for everyone. Here are some security practices to go by:
Passwords
- Never give out your password.
- Furthermore, ITS will never ask for your password.
- Disregard any emails asking for this information, as Phishing attempts are a common way of acquiring usernames, passwords, credit card information, and other personal details.
Media Drives
- Never plug an unknown USB or other device into your machine when you don't know what could be on it.
Phishing Attempts
- How to perceive one: Look at the user who sent it, their email, any grammatical errors, or even where links may take you, rather than just clicking them to find out.
- What to do when you have one: Contact the helpdesk at helpdesk@findlay.edu
- Treat every attachment as if it were an executable program. Contact the sender of attachments to verify that the contents are safe to open, or contact TSS to help further.
Links in social media/texts/emails
- All can be potentially dangerous; it's best to initially treat links you find in emails or on social media as threats.
If you have any questions or issues, contact Technology Support Services
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