Table of Contents
General Security Information
Account info and passwords:
- Never share your username and password for any system
- IT will never ask for your password!
- When in doubt, refer to item #1
Install Antivirus software on all your systems
- Antivirus software should be installed on all your systems, including Macs and smart phones.
- All Olin systems distributed via the Help Desk should already have Symantec Endpoint Protection installed.
- Our current Symantec Education bundle allows free home use licensing for all Faculty and Staff; contact the IT Help Desk for details.
- Additional Free Antivirus options:
- Microsoft:
- Windows 8 / 10 includes MS Windows Defender
- Windows 7 uses Microsoft Security Essentials: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/safety/pc-security/microsoft-security-essentials.aspx
- Sophos Home: https://www.sophos.com/en-us/lp/sophos-home.aspx
• Ensure that installed antivirus software checks for and updates definitions daily
Email and Phishing:
- Be suspicious of all unsolicited email
- Don't open attachments from strangers
- Configure your email client to not automatically download images – manually download them after verifying the message and who it's from
Here are some useful articles re: phishing and ransomware:
- “10 tips for spotting a phishing email“
- “7 essential tips to beat phishing scams”
- “Ransomware on the Rise”; (A little dated but still relevant)