You are a target. You have information that an attacker wants. Protect yourself, both in your personal life and professional, by employing simple security best practices. Check out tips and advice written by Cybersecurity in the guidance documents below.
Browser Extensions
Best practices for choosing and installing browser extenstions.
Data Classification
Description and examples of VU's data classification levels.
Data Labeling in MS Tools
How to label a file in MS applications with VU's data classification levels.
How to Write a Non-Phishy Email
Best practices to help your message not look like spam or a phish.
Phishing Awareness
How to spot and report phishing messages.
Policy Reference
Summary of security policies and FAQs.
Media Sanitization
Methods for removing data from electronic media.
Microsoft Teams
Considerations for Team, Channel, and Chat usage.
Scam Protection
Tips for avoiding online scams.
Software Development
Security recommendations for software lifecycle and coding practices.
Traveling with Technology
Tips for traveling for business purposes.
Video Conferencing
Recommendations for recording and sharing teleconference meetings.
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