Maryland Computer Repair / Maryland Laptop Repair (443) 539-8250 / 301 880-1623
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From the Department of Homeland Defense brochure, Protect Your Workplace
EMPLOYEES Make your passwords complex. Use a combination of numbers, symbols, and letters (uppercase and lowercase). Change your passwords regularly (every 45 to 90 days). Do NOT give any of your user names, passwords, or other computer/website access codes to anyone. Do NOT open e-mails or attachments from strangers. Do NOT install or connect any personal software or hardware to your organization�s network or hardware without permission from your IT department. Make electronic and physical back-ups or copies of all your most important work. Report all suspicious or unusual problems with your computer to your IT department.
MANAGEMENT & IT DEPARTMENT Implement Defense-in-Depth: a layered defense strategy that includes technical, organizational, and operational controls. Establish clear policies and procedures for employee use of your organization�s information technologies. Implement Technical Defenses: firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and Internet content filtering. Update your anti-virus software daily. Regularly download vendor security "patches" for all of your software. Change the manufacturer's default passwords on all of your software. Monitor, log, and analyze successful and attempted intrusions to your systems and networks.
EMPLOYEES & MANAGEMENT Monitor and control who is entering your workplace: current employees, former employees, and commercial delivery and service personnel. Check identification and ask individuals to identify the purpose of their visit to your workplace. Report broken doors, windows, and locks to your organization�s or building�s security personnel as soon as possible. Make back-ups or copies of sensitive and critical information and databases. Store, lock, and inventory your organization�s keys, access cards, uniforms, badges, and vehicles. Monitor and report suspicious activity in or near your facility�s entry/exit points, loading docks, parking areas, garages, and immediate vicinity. Report suspicious-looking packages to your local police. DO NOT OPEN or TOUCH. Shred or destroy all documents that contain sensitive personal or organizational information that is no longer needed. Keep an inventory of your most critical equipment, hardware, and software. Store and lock your personal items such as wallets, purses, and identification when not in use.
Contact Maryland Computer Repair for more information on securing your workplace network.
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