Download Computer and Physical Security Recommendations

Computer
and
Physical Security
Recommendations
Assure that computers and work locations are
secured when work areas are not staffed.
or lock your PC’s screen when you leave
the immediate work area…
 Log-off
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Meetings, Breaks, Lunches, End-of-the-day…
 Shut
Down PCs at the Close of Business each
day…
 Assure
that work areas are kept locked…
Don’t allow NON-STAFF persons to use STAFF
PCs or workstations
 Student
Casual Workers
 Children or Family members
 Visitors
 Friends
 Unknown persons ???
Know who is accessing the STAFF PCs
around you.
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Question anyone who comes in to FIX, UPGRADE, REPAIR or
REMOVE any computer equipment.
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If you are un-sure if the Repair Person is Genuine
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STOP THEM…
Call the ITS Help Desk to verify their identity
Locate Online Photos of ITS Technical Staff
at the ITS: Tech Services Web Page
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Report any un-authorized access immediately to your Supervisor
or Dean and the ITS: Help Desk…
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As a last resort if you are unable to verify the identity of any
repair person immediately - Call Campus Police …
Beware of what files you store on your PC.
 NO
- Confidential information
 NO
- Disciplinary information
 NO
- Personal <or> Private information
 NO
- Unauthorized Software
Safely Store Back-up CDs or Data Diskettes
away from harm…
 Use
a Sturdy diskette storage box
 Lock
the Storage Box in a Secure Storage
Location <or> Locked File Cabinet
 Never
store diskettes or CDs out in the open…
Dispose of Diskettes CDs or Backup tapes correctly.
 Re-format
<or> Destroy all data diskettes or CDs
before throwing them away…
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Break the diskette cover and remove the disk
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Cut up the disk or CD with scissors to assure
destruction
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Safely throw away all parts
Safeguard any Original Software CDs, Manuals
or Licenses
 Store
in a Locked Secure Location
 Record
 Don’t
any License Numbers
loan out software to others…
Maintain the Antivirus Software for your PCs
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Assure Antivirus Software is loaded and operating on your
PC
Setup the Antivirus Software to automatically update the
scanning data files - Daily
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Check the Antivirus Program and Data Files – Weekly
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Scan your Computer for Viruses – Twice a week
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Updates for the McAfee Software is available on the
ITS: Tech Services Web Page
http://www.elcamino.edu/administration/techservices
ITS: Technical Services Web Pages
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Online Work Orders for Computer and Audio Visual Repairs
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Antivirus Software Updates
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ITS: Technical Staff Pages
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Names, Photos, Email Addresses, Phone Numbers…
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Computer and Printer Hardware Recommendations
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Access to Software and Hardware Vendor Web Pages
http://www.elcamino.edu/administration/techservices