Protecting your personal information today is an ongoing effort that requires consistent awareness and diligence. This effort isn’t just for the other guy, not just for big corporations – it all starts with YOU.
In keeping with Clarkson’s Values of Caring, Integrity, and Diligence, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) has registered as a Champion for National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Throughout the month of October, OIT will be placing an increased emphasis on helping members of the Clarkson community protect their data and identities from this ever-present threat. Watch for additional communications from OIT throughout the month. As always, you can review the OIT Knowledgebase articles related to Security or if you have any questions or concerns regarding your online safety, please contact the IT HelpDesk at 315-268-4357 or helpdesk@clarkson.edu
Remember, it’s your home …
We all have places we call “home.” If you’re a student,, this may be your dorm, a sorority/fraternity, or your parents house. Regardless of what you consider home, keeping it cyber safe is just as important as locking the doors and windows when you’re away.
When in comes to keeping your online activity secure, the most effective steps are also the easiest. Developing a simple routine will make you and your data safer. The “Stop. Think. Connect.” campaign is focused on exactly that. Learn these simple practices and promote them in all of the places you call home. The people you care about most will thank you.
STOP: make sure security measures are in place
THINK: about the consequences of your online actions
CONNECT: and enjoy the Internet
Here are six general tips…
- Keep a Clean Machine
- Protect Your Personal Information
- Connect with Care
- Be Web Wise
- Be a Good Online Citizen
- Own Your Online Presence
Click here for more information regarding the 6 general tips of the “Stop. Think. Connect.” campaign
