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Eight months into the pandemic, most of us are merging work and home in new and unusual ways. Kitchen tables are desks, and bedroom closets double as a quiet space for conference calls. You also may be sharing your computer with a different set of co-workers, which means it’s a good time to double-check that you’re safeguarding WCM data while you’re WFH.
This past April, ITS launched a Remote Work Attestation, which asks you to document a variety of best practices that keep us all in compliance with safety and privacy policies while we’re working in less-than-conventional arrangements.
What did the Remote Work Attestation say again?
If you need a refresher, here’s a roundup of tips that help ensure you’re staying secure if you’re working remotely:
- Lock your computer or log off your session if you step away.
- Don’t leave sensitive documents pertaining to WCM in a printer or out in the open where it could be seen (or colored on) by others.
- Dispose of your WCM paper documents securely by using a shredder or confidential waste bin.
- If you’re using a computer that others in your household also use, make sure you delete any sensitive files or attachments you may have downloaded during work.
- If you’re on a public-use computer, only use web-based WCM services like myApps for Office 365, and don’t install AnyConnect VPN.
- If you’re using a personal computer that is not tagged by ITS, make sure that:
- you’re running a current version of the operating system that is receiving regular updates from the manufacturer
- you’re running an up-to-date anti-virus or anti-malware product
- your firewall is enabled
- you’re regularly installing security updates for your OS and applications, including browsers like Chrome and Firefox
- Secure your computer with a strong password that only you know.
- If you share a computer, make sure that you are the only user who has access to the WCM data, apps, and services that reside on it.
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, an annual collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure we have the resources you need to maintain your security online. Throughout October, we’ll be sending you tips on protecting your information and avoiding malicious attempts to extract your personal data. See our past tips here.