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INFORMATION is one of Miami Dade College’s most valuable assets. Without it the College could cease to function as an organization. Inside you will find a list of DO'S and DON'TS for protecting information.

Take the challenge NOW and become accountable for safeguarding Information.

INFORMATION SECURITYTel: 305.237.0248e-mail: infosec@mdc.edu

INFORMATIONSECURITY

Safeguarding computers and the information they contain is part of everyone’s job.

We all need to be aware of the confidentiality of information.

This means that certain information is private and not to be shared intentionally or accidentally.

Everyone is accountable for safeguarding their information and the information of others.

Not only is protecting information the moral and ethically correct thing to do, it is ALSO THE LAW.

IT'S THELAW

Content researched and collected by Miami Dade College Information Security DepartmentTimothy Walker Chief Information Security Officer

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Miami Dade College District Board of TrusteesHelen Aguirre Ferré, Chair • Armando J. Bucelo Jr., Vice Chair

Marili Cancio • Jose K. Fuentes • Benjamín León III Armando J. Olivera • Marielena A. Villamil

Eduardo J. Padrón, President, Miami Dade College

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DO'S¢ Do change your password often ¢ Do use hard to guess passwords¢ Do create a pass phrase acronym to remember passwords for example: “let’s go to the beach today instead of work” becomes "Lg2tbtioW" NOTE: the use of upper case and number¢ Do remove confidential paperwork from desktop if you leave your desk¢ Do lock your computer if you step away from your desk, computer lab or computer courtyard¢ Do protect your user name and password¢ Do back-up your data on USB drives or CDs regularly¢ If you own a laptop, tablet etc., then Do so with prudence be aware that laptop theft is a leading crime¢ Do report spam and phishing emails to: reportspam@spam.mdc.edu¢ Do question people if they ask for any personal details over the phone or in person (social engineering)

DON'TS¢ Don't share your user name and password with anyone¢ Don't keep passwords where they can be seen by anyone¢ Don't make your password a name or a date (real words or numbers are easily hacked)¢ Don't share access to your computer with others¢ Don't leave computer unattended, log off if you are done¢ Don't open email or email attachments from unknown sources¢ Don't become a victim of "phishing" ¢ Don't download anything from sites you do not trust¢ Don't install software on your computer if you are an employee without checking with your CNS or District IT department¢ Don't ignore security policy. It’s part of your job. Don’t rely on a plea of ignorance¢ Don't share confidential data with those without a need to know

INFORMATIONSECURITYEveryone at Miami Dade College is responsible and accountable for protecting computers and the information they store.

Computer security is a collaborative effort which requires teamwork and participation by all.

It is not the job of a single individual or department.

It's an obligation we all have.

District information technology