10 Tips to Secure Your PC
- Be sure desktops, laptops and servers conform to the Minimum Standards for Connecting to UCR's Network:
- Monitor operating system patches installing current updates
- Stay up to date with Software Patches and Updates (More...)
- Install Anti-Virus Software keeping updates current
- Install Anti-Spyware Software keeping updates current
- Enable Firewall Software
- Use Strong Passwords
- Ensure Physical Security
- Remove unnecessary Services
- Secure System Configurations
- Do not open e-mail attachments from unknown people. (More...)
- Lock up diskettes and backup media when leaving the work area.
- Logoff or disconnect from all network systems.
- Make periodic backup copies of work from your hard drive or floppy disks that are essential to business functions.
- Keep anti-virus and spyware signatures current. (More...)
- Do not propagate virus hoaxes or chain mail.
- Information that is no longer needed should be destroyed.
- Beware of shareware; it may contain a virus.
- Monitor system logs for unusual activities or abnormal process
