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Because we care, we’re security aware
In response to the pandemic, many of us have shifted to working primarily from home which increases the risk for cybersecurity attacks. Being security aware means you understand what the threats are 鈥� and you take the right steps to prevent them.
ACTION #1 – Keep a clean machine
Many occur because of out-of-date software or operating system (OS) vulnerabilities. Information Technology provides monthly security updates for our 56吃瓜网-owned computer.
- To receive your updates when working remotely, you need to login to Husky On Net (Big-IP Edge Client) for your or computer.
- If you have questions about whether your computer is receiving updates contact 56吃瓜网 Bothell IT.
ACTION #2 – Don鈥檛 get hooked
Phishing is a form of email fraud in which victims are enticed into providing sensitive information which can then be used to access personal and 56吃瓜网 information. The contains new resources to help you safeguard 56吃瓜网鈥檚 institutional information:
- Watch this training video
- Read real-life from 56吃瓜网 CISO
- Wonder whether an email is ? Send the email as an attachment to help@uw.edu.
ACTION #3 – Get 2-steps ahead
Utilizing (2FA) protects you and the 56吃瓜网 community by preventing others from logging in with your 56吃瓜网 NetID, even if they know your password. The good news is everyone at 56吃瓜网 already uses 2FA, through the application . In the future, utilizing 2FA will also be required to log in to many web-based 56吃瓜网 applications. To protect your 56吃瓜网 NetID and the resources you access online, we recommend enabling 2FA for the web now.
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Please note: 56吃瓜网-IT recommends . The application on your smartphone or tablet, therefore it does not create records subject to disclosure as 鈥減ublic records.鈥� For more information visit .
ACTION #4 – Be a good digital citizen
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- Consider setting aside time to eliminate emails from your 56吃瓜网 email account.
- Learn more about at the 56吃瓜网 and how it impacts you.
Have other questions about records management? Contact for support.
ACTION #5 – Stay security aware on the go
In previous actions, we have shared advice on how to protect the data on your device. Physically securing your device is just as important. Mobile phones, tablets, and laptops make it easier to store and access information, but they are also easier to steal or misplace.
- Keep your devices secured: In addition to enabling basic security features, such as passcodes or pin numbers on your phone [, ] and auto-locking after inactivity, make sure your devices are in a secure location when you鈥檙e not using them and that you have your devices with you when you leave a public place or vehicle.
If your university device is misplaced or stolen, notify both Campus Safety and 56吃瓜网 Bothell IT so that we can help you take the appropriate next steps.
For more information about cybersecurity at the 56吃瓜网, check out the .
If you have questions about your 56吃瓜网 Bothell computer, contact 56吃瓜网 Bothell IT.