{"id":9753,"date":"2020-07-17T11:21:29","date_gmt":"2020-07-17T18:21:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/its\/?page_id=9753"},"modified":"2021-10-25T14:26:50","modified_gmt":"2021-10-25T21:26:50","slug":"nau-its-top-10-security-tips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/its\/nau-its-top-10-security-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"NAU ITS Top 10 Security Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Security Tips for the Lumberjack Community<\/h1>\n<p>Whether you are working in the office, or working remotely, NAU ITS would like to encourage faculty and staff to protect their NAU accounts with the below security tips.<\/p>\n<h1><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2020\/01\/TopTips-01.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7663 size-landscape-image-lg\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2020\/01\/TopTips-01-800x600.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2020\/01\/TopTips-01-800x600.png 800w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2020\/01\/TopTips-01-464x348.png 464w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2020\/01\/TopTips-01-232x174.png 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/h1>\n<hr \/>\n<ol>\n<li>Be password smart: longer is better, don&#8217;t share, and never reuse passwords.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t click on links or open attachments in unsolicited emails. Don&#8217;t take the bait in phishing emails.<\/li>\n<li>Run and install updates on your devices and applications regularly.<\/li>\n<li>Use a password for your computer and phone to avoid unauthorized access to your devices.<\/li>\n<li>Limit the amount of information you publish to your social media accounts. Once it&#8217;s posted, it can never be 100% deleted from the internet.<\/li>\n<li>Turn off location settings in your applications and never post where or when you will be in a particular location.<\/li>\n<li>Backup your important files and documents on a regular basis.<\/li>\n<li>Secure your wireless networks and avoid open Wi-Fi networks!<\/li>\n<li>Learn how to recognize scams and effectively manage your email activity.<\/li>\n<li>Use multifactor authentication, where applicable, to strengthen your account security. For more info, visit our<a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/its\/two-step-verification\/\"> Two-Step Verification page<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<!-- shortcode-right-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-right-column\" >\n    <div class=\"shortcode-right-column__container\">\n<!-- shortcode-block -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-block\">\n      <div class=\"block-header\">\n        <h3>Contact ITS Support<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n          <div class=\"block-body\">\n      <div><i class=\"fas fa-phone\"><\/i> <a href=\"tel:9285233335\">928-523-3335<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Students:<\/strong><br \/>\n<i class=\"fas fa-envelope\"><\/i> <a href=\"mailto:ask-its@nau.edu\">ask-stc@nau.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>General ITS inquiries:<\/strong><br \/>\n<i class=\"fas fa-envelope\"><\/i> <a href=\"mailto:ITS@nau.edu\">ITS@nau.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-button -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-button shortcode-button--center\">\n      <a class=\"main-button\" href=\"https:\/\/servicenow.nau.edu\/sp\" target=\"_blank\">Request ITS Support<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Know the rules<\/h4>\n<p>All NAU employees and students should read and be familiar with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/university-policy-library\/appropriate-use-of-information-technology-resources\/\">Appropriate Use of IT Resources<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/university-policy-library\/information-technology\/\">Information Technology Policy Manual<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/its\/infosecessentials\/\">Information Security Essentials Training<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Related Links:<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/its\/emailphishing\/\">Phishing<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/its\/it-security-news\/\">ITS News: Data Protection<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-right-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-right-column\" >\n    <div class=\"shortcode-right-column__container\">\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Wi-Fi Map in Arizona<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/viewer?ll=34.08899753072786%2C-111.3971859&amp;z=7&amp;mid=1SGruUB2pUzitjv-NroY4pFh-NR0Gm8-1\">Interactive Map<\/a> for access to free Wi-Fi hotspots throughout the state.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/viewer?ll=34.08899753072786%2C-111.3971859&amp;z=7&amp;mid=1SGruUB2pUzitjv-NroY4pFh-NR0Gm8-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11409 size-uncropped-small\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2021\/09\/Screen-Shot-2021-09-08-at-3.23.24-PM-300x112.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2021\/09\/Screen-Shot-2021-09-08-at-3.23.24-PM-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2021\/09\/Screen-Shot-2021-09-08-at-3.23.24-PM.png 336w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Security Tips for the Lumberjack Community Whether you are working in the office, or working remotely, NAU ITS would like to encourage faculty and staff to protect their NAU accounts with the below security tips. Be password smart: longer is better, don&#8217;t share, and never reuse passwords. 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