10 Tips To Secure Your Workstation
- Be sure desktops, laptops and servers conform to the Minmum Standards for security of devices connected to UCR’s campus network.
- Stay up-to-date with Windows (and other
operating system) software patches and updates
- Install Anti-virus Software keeping updates current
- Install Anti-Spyware Software keeping updates current
- Enable firewall software
- Use strong passwords
- Ensure physical security
- Remove unnecessary Windows (and other operating system)
services
- Use secure system configurations settings
(including browser settings)
- Never provide your password or other personal information via e-mail; no legitimate organization would ever request your password via e-mail.
- Never store Social Security Numbers or other personal / sensitive data on your computer. If you must store this information, ensure that it is protected (e.g. via encryption software).
- Make periodic backup copies of data from your hard drive, especially if this data is essential to business functions.
- Secure backup devices (flash drives, remote hard disks, CDs, etc.) when leaving the work area.
- Never click on a link within an e-mail or visit a web site unless you know the web site is reputable and virus and malware free.
- Never open e-mail attachments from unknown people / senders.
- Logoff when leave your computer unattended; use very strong screen saver passwords.
- Never propagate (re-send) “chain mail” that may contain links to sites with viruses or malware.
- Thoroughly evaluate shareware or free software; it may contain a virus.
