10 Tips To Secure Your Workstation

1. Do not share passwords.
2. Do not open e-mail attachments from unknown people.
3. Lock up diskettes when you leave your work area.
4. Logoff or disconnect from all network systems. Do not leave your computer unattended.
   
5. Make periodic backup copies of work from your hard drive or floppy disks that are essential to your business function.
6. Install anti-virus software, keeping its virus signatures current.
7. Do not propagate virus hoaxes or chain mail.
8. Information that is no longer needed should be destroyed.
9. Beware of shareware; it may contain a virus.
10. Keep patches current, especially the security related ones.

Time for a cheesy quiz:

Q: What is wrong with this picture?


A: There is no one at the computer, but the computer isn't locked. Here is what it is supposed to look like...