SECURITY IN THE

WORK
ENVIRONMENT
By Vivi Phan and Fatima Zahra

Why keep information

secure?
Confidential information> illegal> loosing money/jobs

Highly competitive workplaces makes confidentiality

critical
Companies/schools store lots of information though
computers

Internet Safety at Home/

Workplace

Financial Information:
Do not post pictures of checks/ credit cards
Do not post account numbers
Do not make comments about your finances.
Password/Password Hints:
Do not post your password
Do not post information that could give hackers information

Did you know?

Cyborgs beware! University of
Washington hacked defibrillator,
causing fatal-strength jolts of
electricity.

When you are at home/ Away from home:

Do not post about going out
Anything You Dont Want Others to Share:
Others can share your photos and send them to people
Complaints about work/school get back to your employer
If doubts about a photo for public viewing, it is best to not post it.

Tips for Minimizing Security

Threats

Tip 1: Prioritize Information by value and confidentiality

Tip 2: Install monitoring system that identifies threats
Tip 3: Prevent unauthorized users access to data
Tip 4: Important data should be encrypted
Tip 5: Install and turn on a personal firewall.

Protection of Credit
Cards
Check the site
Check for indicators of fake sites
Type in URL before financial data
Check for s in https
Anti-virus/anti-spam software
Before payment page, do not
give credit card number
Call credit card company

Did you know?

1%-5% of people report
defrauding.

Key Terms
Data Encryption:
Act of concealing data
Also called encipherment or encryption
Firewall:
Method used to oversee network connection
Protect/prevent/allow

Hackers:
People who obtain unlicensed admission
Cost billions every year

Did you know?

Kevin Mitnick was the first hacker
on the U.S. most wanted list!

Security Issues
Accessing/stealing data
Protection

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