Information Protection and Security

Sounds easy, but for security reasons, there’s a little more to it than just plugging the computer into the wall, or opening up your laptop.  If you’re working with wireless make sure you’re working on a secure network. Though wireless is easy and accessible, most wireless is not secure.  An insecure network can allow people in your area to use your Internet connection, access your computer, and steal information sent over the connection. Internet cafes and other wireless access points are insecure. Most wireless accommodations are open and available for anyone to drop into. Use wireless for public information transmissions only; do not maintain or store sensitive or confidential information on mobile equipment; do not use wireless to transmit confidential information (bank account numbers, passwords, personal information, [NPPI], etc.); make sure the firewall on your computer is enabled and you're using a complex password.  Stop. Think. Secure IT!