Tip of the Month
Cybersecurity - Our Shared Responsibility
October 11, 2010 – Cyber threat has become one of the most serious economic and national security challenges we face. Every Internet user has a role to play in securing cyberspace and ensuring the safety of ourselves, our families, and our communities online. Here are a few simple steps that you can take to stay safe online and strengthen our collective cybersecurity efforts all year long:
- Know who you're dealing with online
- Keep your web browsers and operating system up to date
- Back up important files
- Protect children online
- Use security software tools as your first line of defense
- Use strong passwords or strong authentication technology to help protect your personal information
- Learn what to do if something goes wrong
For information, contact the Information Security, Policy, and Records Office, visit the Department of Homeland Security US Cyber Emergency Response Team (US-CERT) Cybersecurity Tips or Stay Safe Online. Contact the Office of Emergency Preparedness at 434-982-0565 or uvaoep@virginia.edu.
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