10 things you can do to protect your Data Privacy
January 28th is Data Privacy Day, an international effort to empower individuals and business to respect privacy, safeguard data and enable trust. So here are some things you can do to protect yourself and your data.
-Dual authentication helps protect your information by requiring two ways to authenticate users. In collaboration with ITS, there will be a table at the library today to help you get enrolled.
9. Share with care.
- It's ok to limit what you post online. Posting pictures may inadvertently share data and sensitive details with strangers.
8. Stay updated.
- Turn on automatic software updates. These updates help protect potential vulnerabilities in your software.
7. Choose a strong password.
-Dictionary attacks are one of the more common attacks to gain access. Using a password that isn't a dictionary word can help protect against these kind of attacks.
6. Update your privacy settings.
- Many apps track more information than you know. Update your devices privacy settings, so you don't inadvertently share more data than you are comfortable with.
-Tarleton faculty, staff, and students can purchase Cylance at a discount. This antivirus utilizes machine learning to disable malware, viruses, and bots while protecting your personal devices.
4. Careful with public WiFi.
-Public WiFi may be convenient, but your personal information, but your personal information may be more exposed on public networks.
3. Back it up.
- If its important, make a back up copy of important documents and work files. Just in case your device is compromised, you'll be glad you have an additional backup copy safe somewhere.
2. Scan it.
- Use your security software to scan external devices for malware.
- If you receive a suspicious email, or are just not sure about something, report it to the Tarleton Help Desk. Better safe than sorry.
These tips and more can be found online from StaySafeOnline, powered by the National Cyber Security Alliance
