Tips for secure remote teaching and working

Published by on April 2, 2020 12:40 am Comments Off on Tips for secure remote teaching and working in General

As Towson University continues to adjust to temporary distance learning, teaching, and remote working, the Office of Information Security (OIS) asks faculty and staff to follow these tips and to be aware of phishing emails and online ads during this unusual time:  

  • Keep your equipment secure and up-to-date. Ensure that your computer, mobile devices, and programs have security patches, antivirus applications, and updates installed and running.    
  • Think before you print.  Don’t print files containing confidential data.
  • Avoid connecting to public Wi-Fi networks to complete TU job-related tasks.  
  • Be alert and think before you click. There’s been an increase of cyberscams and phishing attempts. Read more about the latest phishing attempts in this recent TU Today Article. 
  • Work from a safe and quiet place and limit access to the device you use for work. If it’s a university-owned device, only you ,the TU employee, should have access to it.   
  • Use extra caution when downloading any unexpected attachments. Especially from individuals outside of TU. Even from within the university, use caution when opening attachments. 
  • Do not click on links or fulfill any unusual request. Be extra cautious of unexpected emails that contain links or ads. 
  • Continue to report all suspicious emails to OIS by using the ‘Report Phish’ button in Outlook or by forwarding the email to phishing@towson.edu. 

Additional Resources:    

If you would like an OIS team member to give an interactive security awareness or phishing Webex presentation to your group or department, submit a TechHelp service request or email securityawareness@towson.edu. 

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