Top Security Tips

If you think you have a virus, call for help. Don’t try to get rid of it yourself
If you receive a file from an external source it must be scanned by an anti-virus program
Do not use the Email system to SPAM others or to transmit objectionable material
Delete mail attachments without opening if they are not from a trusted source
Any website that anyone would find offensive is out of bounds
Do not download software from the internet
Do not use the computer to harass, discriminate against or victimise another person
You must not use the computer for illegal, unsafe or unethical purposes
You must not do anything which damages, disrupts or interferes with normal computer operations
Don’t lend your computer equipment to anyone
You are not permitted to modify your computer in any way
Always use a password which is hard to crack
Never tell anyone your user ID or password - ever
Don’t write your password down
Never use the “Remember Password” option
Report all software malfunctions, significant errors, system crashes and processing anomalies to the IT Helpdesk
If you leave your desk for longer than one hour – log off. For short absences, use a password protected screen saver
Take special care with portable devices including laptops and secure them and the information stored on them against theft, loss and misuse.
Take care when using electronic documents that you don’t breach copyright, intellectual property rights, privacy and licencing restrictions and use disclaimers where appropriate
Check the credentials of anyone in the office that you don’t know