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Division of IT: Security
Best Practices: Disable Open Shares
Disable Open Shares Folder
- Be sure to use encryption when submitting credit card numbers or other sensitive data over the Internet.
- Don't choose the option to save a password when accessing a Web page.
- Don't use a PawPrint and password on external entities such as personal e-mail, online shopping Web sites, instant messaging, etc.
- Ensure that anti-virus software is installed and maintained to avoid being infected by or spreading viruses.
- Keep backup copies of data. Equipment or software can crash and destroy data, as can a virus or intruder.
- Have a "Plan B" for word-processing, printing, e-mail or any other important function. Power failures and equipment failures happen.
- Tampering with computers or networks, trespassing or providing copyrighted materials without authorization violates federal laws, state laws, University policy and/or University contracts. These can result in loss of network access, confiscation of equipment, expulsion, fines or jail. Read and abide by the Acceptable Use Policy to ensure safety.
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