Bit of an odd question here
We have been asked to provide a list of 5 do's/don'ts re computer security, which will be printed onto mouse mats, for an event.
There are so many that we could suggest, i'm interested to see what other people in the industry think should be the top 5 do's and donts?
All help appreciated.
Is this related to security awareness ?
Yeah, just curious to see what everyone thinks the main do's/don'ts are ref computer security.
cloudy,
You're right, it is a bit of an odd question.
Who is the audience for these mouse pads? Who is expected to pick them up and actually use them? If the audience is primarily end-users, be sure to include "don't click on every link that someone sends you", "don't forward every email that someone sends you", "don't worry, you will not die if you don't forward the chain letter", "don't close that dialog so that all you can tell the helpdesk is that 'it doesn't work'"….
It will be primarily aimed at end users.
Like your suggestions -)
"Please DO enable chat logs"
"Don't trusts an emails 'From' field"
lol
Hi,
How about a 'don't use the computer at all' entry in the Don'ts?
Speaking as an ex IT support officer for a large department I think every stupidity based support call we ever dealt with invloved such levels of stupidity you couldn't put those sorts of don'ts on a mouse mat.
I can think of one that was the greatest challenge we ever faced -
Don't rearrange your office/have walls moved and sockets moved or removed without consulting the IT department. Having the pillar containing all the network points removed may have something to do with you not getting your emails. And don't lie to us when we ask "didn't you used to sit over by that wall?".
Sorry I couldn't offer anything sensible but when I think of my IT days I have an urge to run round the building telling people to shut their computers down and go and stand outside in the rain for being stupid.
Steve
PS. I was actually a very understanding person before I worked in IT.
Found that very amusing, i used to be an IT Support Technician as well and some of the stupid questions you would get asked. I remember during a power cut someone asked me why there computer wasn't working (knowing full well that there was a power cut)
DO
Use the internet as a research tool to expand your knowledge of work related topics.
Change your password using easy to remember, difficult to guess words.
Lock your screen when you walk away
Save your work often and to a network drive
Assume that all e-mail is viewable by all co-workers and staff. It is not private.
Do Not
Share your password with anyone anywhere at anytime, writing it down is the same as sharing with all co-workers
By-pass any web browser, or other security controls
Open email attachment or click links in the email body (use file>save-as or copy>paste link)
Use your computer for personal financial benefit (including on-line gambling)
Hesitate to call the help-desk with security questions at 612-555-4241
If you really want to secure things make sure you include that last one…encourage people to call. The worst thing (best for a social engineer) is for personnel to be afraid to communicate security concerns.
skip
Its Friday, lets be wacky!
Far too many things you could have on there. Maybe just set it up as an "idiot test".
Set shiny side up as a 419 scam directing finders to a lunchtime claims room, to claim a prize with the code phrase "pebcac "
Have someone there to explain computer security, how gullibility can circumvent the most stringent software safeguards and that pebcac stands for " problem exists between computer and chair"
Flipside, make the foam side a sickly sort of pink with white graining and a few air bubbles. Print "SPAM" on it and see if anyone has a sniff or a chew.
twisted
Put P.T.O on both sides.
Kern