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Information Security at Staffordshire University

Information Polices and guides

Do's & Don'ts

DO      DON'T
Seek advice from the 3800 if you are unclear about any aspect of information security Disclose your password to anyone. See further information regarding passwords
Report any loss or suspected loss of data immediately to the Information Protection & Security Manager Use a personal email account for conducting University business.
Change your password  if you have any suspicion that it may have been compromised. Undermine or seek to undermine the security of computer systems.
Encrypt your mobile devices and make sure that restricted information is always encrypted before it's sent to others. Contact 3800 Provide access to University information or systems to those who are not entitled to access
Password protect your personally owned devices.  Use your University password as the password for any other service. See Password Policy
Comply with the law and University policies.  Send unauthorised bulk email (spam). See the University's emailing policy.
Be mindful of the risks of using open (unsecured) wifi hotspots or computers in internet cafes, public libraries etc.  Leave your computers unlocked when left unattended