October was National Cyber Security Awareness month, and the CfIA took advantage of the occasion to host several cyber security-themed events. Click on the following links for more information.

Cyber Security Tips | Training and Events | Other Resources

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Security Tips for Cyber Security Month, October 2009

Security Awareness | Personal Information Security | Physical Security
Security Tools | Top Ten Dangerous Online Activities | Other Security Tips

OTHER SECURITY TIPS

• Never give out personal information (e.g., Student ID #) in email or on an insecure web page.

• Back up your data to an encrypted CD, DVD, USB Thumb Drive or External Hard Drive and store it in a secure location.

• Never execute files received as an attachment or downloaded from an unknown source.

• Clear your browser’s cache often.

• Keep your chat room and Instant Messenger profiles blank, and never provide personal contact information.

• If you think your computer or your account has been compromised, contact the helpdesk, your LSP, or the University of Memphis security personnel.

• Visit the UOM Security information page http://cfia.memphis.edu/ for the latest in Security Information.

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