Universities remain a target of cyber criminals. 35% of all data breaches take place in higher education, according to betanews.com (2014). Below are the most common ways data is lost, and considerations to prevent this from occurring.
36% Hacking:
Use the Virtual Private Network when connecting from off-campus.
30% Unintended Disclosure:
Social media: how many personal and location details do you post?
Email You Send: should not include sensitive info
Email You Receive: If your WPI Email shows EXT in the subject, the sender is outside WPI
17% Portable Devices:
Don't leave devices unattended!
Lock with a passcode.
7% Desktop Computer:
Logout of public computers.
Lock your computer when you step away.
Update operating systems and virus/malware protection software.
5% Physical Loss:
Shred paper.
Degauss DVDs - the Library Print Center has a degausser.
Secure flash drives.
3% Insider:
Don't share passwords or reveal confidential info you have access to.
Don't login and let someone else use your account.
Contact IT if you need a way to share data safely.