Increasingly, college and university campuses have become victims of cyber attacks known as “phishing”. Student data which often contains personal information such as social security numbers is an attractive target. On this podcast, Michelle Sunderland, Director of Technical Services, discusses cyber security and offers tips for students and faculty on keeping sensitive information safe.
Michelle’s Top Tips for Cyber Safety
1) Limit the amount of personal information you expose online
2) Use passcodes on mobile devices
3) Keep operating systems up to date
4) Keep browsers up to date
5) Use an Anti Virus software
6) Keep passwords “Long and Strong” (14 characters in length)
7) Use different passwords across apps, social media, and work
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Transcript: TechTalk Podcast Episode 2 – Michelle Sunderland
