Celebrating National CyberSecurity Month

The 2010 motto is “Our Shared Responsibility.”

Snag this image above and “share”  in the celebration.

Here’s a quick list of resources and actions to 1) raise awareness and to 2) help keep you and Cal Lutheran “cyber-safe.”:
·         ALWAYS lock the computer desktop when leaving your work station.
(PC: Control/Alt/Delete keys; Mac: Apple menu/Sleep option)
·         Find out how to make your social networking activities safer at this link:  Social Networking Safety Tips.
·         Enhance your cyber-safety by checking out these Mobile Safety Tips.
·         Contact the Help Desk (email or phone [805.493.3698]) immediately regarding any cybersecurity concerns that arise.
·         Add the 2010 cybersecurity banner logo (note the subtle animation)--alongside the CLU 50th celebration logo--to your email signature block for the month of October.
·         Review all five Tech Byte issues this month to keep stride with cybersecurity issues (Note: each Friday in October will be celebrated with a new Tech Byte related to cybersecurity).
·         Locate more information about the 2010 cybersecurity awareness campaign by visiting Stay Safe Online.

This Issue’s Techno Term:
Term:  Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)
Definition:  A system for transmitting and receiving information across the Internet. An "S" added to the HTTP prefix in a Web address indicates the site is equipped with an additional security layer. Such sites typically request that "visitors" provide a password or other means of authentication to access the site. HTTPS is often used for sites that accept payments online or when accessing classified information.
Example in a sentence:  When asked to provide personal information online, such as a credit card number, always look for https in the URL before submitting information. If this protocol is not there, the site is not secure--and neither is the information submitted.
Source: http://www.utexas.edu/its/glossary/secure#GL_letterH

 If you have questions or need assistance, please call the Help Desk at (805) 493-3698 or send e-mail to helpdesk@callutheran.edu