Computer and Physical Security Recommendations

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Computer and Physical Security Recommendations
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Assure that computers and work locations are
secured when work areas are not staffed.

• Log-off or lock your PCs screen when you leave
  the immediate work area
• Meetings, Breaks, Lunches, End-of-the-day
• Shut Down PCs at the Close of Business each day
• Assure that work areas are kept locked

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Dont allow NON-STAFF persons to use STAFF PCs or
workstations

• Student Casual Workers
• Children or Family members
• Visitors
• Friends
• Unknown persons ???

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Know who is accessing the STAFF PCs around you.

• Question anyone who comes in to FIX, UPGRADE,
  REPAIR or REMOVE any computer equipment.
• If you are un-sure if the Repair Person is
  Genuine
• STOP THEM
• Call the ITS Help Desk to verify their identity
• Locate Online Photos of ITS Technical Staff
• at the ITS Tech Services Web Page
• Report any un-authorized access immediately to
  your Supervisor or Dean and the ITS Help Desk
• As a last resort if you are unable to verify the
  identity of any repair person immediately - Call
  Campus Police

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Beware of what files you store on your PC.

• NO - Confidential information
• NO - Disciplinary information
• NO - Personal ltorgt Private information
• NO - Unauthorized Software

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Safely Store Back-up CDs or Data Diskettes away
from harm

• Use a Sturdy diskette storage box
• Lock the Storage Box in a Secure Storage Location
  ltorgt Locked File Cabinet
• Never store diskettes or CDs out in the open

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Dispose of Diskettes CDs or Backup tapes
correctly.

• Re-format ltorgt Destroy all data diskettes or CDs
  before throwing them away
• Break the diskette cover and remove the disk
• Cut up the disk or CD with scissors to assure
  destruction
• Safely throw away all parts

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Safeguard any Original Software CDs, Manuals or
Licenses

• Store in a Locked Secure Location
• Record any License Numbers
• Dont loan out software to others

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Maintain the Antivirus Software for your PCs

• Assure Antivirus Software is loaded and operating
  on your PC
• Setup the Antivirus Software to automatically
  update the scanning data files - Daily
• Check the Antivirus Program and Data Files
  Weekly
• Scan your Computer for Viruses Twice a week
• Updates for the McAfee Software is available on
  the
• ITS Tech Services Web Page
  http//www.elcamino.edu/administration/techservice
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ITS Technical Services Web Pages

• Online Work Orders for Computer and Audio Visual
  Repairs
• Antivirus Software Updates
• ITS Technical Staff Pages
• Names, Photos, Email Addresses, Phone Numbers
• Computer and Printer Hardware Recommendations
• Access to Software and Hardware Vendor Web Pages
• http//www.elcamino.edu/administration/techservice
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