Protect Computer and Privacy

Here are some safe computing best practices to protect your computer and your privacy:

• Use passwords that can’t be easily guessed, and protect your passwords.
• Minimize storage of sensitive information.
• Protect personal information when using the Internet and email.
• Make sure your computer is protected with anti-virus and all necessary security updates.
• Secure laptop computers and mobile devices at all times.
• Shut down, lock, log off, or put your computer and other devices to sleep before leaving them unattended, and make sure they require a secure password to start up or wake-up.
• Don’t install or download unknown or unsolicited programs/apps.
• Make backup copies of files or data you are not willing to lose.