Simple things we can all do to protect information, and guidance on good practice.
No matter you are a new student or a new staff member, here is some basic advice for you to help you stay secure at the University of Edinburgh. More detailed information is available below.
To reduce the risk of losing information, make sure that it is backed up on a regular basis.
Configure your devices to lock using passwords or PINs automatically, or when you put them to sleep. Always use good passwords.
We must not make it easy for our devices to be stolen, or to lose our valuable information if the device breaks.
Encryption is easy to use, and provides strong protection for University information.
Anti-virus software protects your computer from software viruses, and prevents you from accidentally passing them to people you work with.
When we dispose of a computer or a laptop or any kind of device, we must ensure data is securely deleted.
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