Security Objective Mapping
Security Objective Mapping
Every 120 days, change your Confidentiality By changing your password every 120 days, Benefits of Changing Your
password. limits breaches to multiple accounts, Password Regularly
prevents constant access, and limits access
gained by keystroke loggers.
Never use links in an email, Integrity It is possible to make phishing websites look What To Do If You Click on a
even if they are from someone like familiar websites that you trust. These Phishing Link
you know. In your browser look-alike websites are no more than a scam
window, type the address. to steal your personal information.
Lock your keyboard when you Confidentiality Locking your keyboard prevents Lock Your Desktop When
move away from your unauthorized people from accessing your You're Away
computer for a moment. desktop. Not locking your keyboard can also
pose a security risk.
Do not enable your computer to Confidentiality Automatically logging into your Windows Why You Shouldn't
automatically log in. PC opens a security problem. When you Automatically Log Into Your
enable automatic logins, your Windows Windows PC
account password is stored on your
computer where any program with
administrator privileges can access it.
Avoid storing sensitive Confidentiality Hackers can potentially hack your sensitive How to Protect the Data on
personal information such as information and use it maliciously. Your Laptop
your bank account information
or Social Security numbers on
your computer.
Run a thorough scan of your Integrity Antivirus and Anti-spyware software Protect Your Computer From
system using the anti-virus and protects your device from viruses that can Viruses, Hackers, and Spies
anti-spyware software damage your data, slow down, or crash your
applications (weekly). device. Antivirus protection scans your files
and your email for viruses, and then deletes
anything that is malicious.
Turn on your operating Integrity A firewall is a filter that monitors access What is a firewall? Firewalls
system's firewall. between your operating system and explained and why you need
unwanted traffic or other outside sources. one
Install and use a reliable anti- Integrity Anti-spyware software is designed to The importance of anti-
spyware program. prevent and detect unwanted spyware and, spyware for your computer
consequently, remove it. Anti-spyware
software will conduct routine checks on
your computer to ensure your system is safe.
Never check your Purdue email Confidentiality Checking your email using public internet is Why Do I Need to Use a
account on a "free" or "public" a easy way for hackers to gain access to VPN?
Internet kiosk or Internet Café. your information.
Always use strong passwords Confidentiality By selecting good passwords and keeping Choosing and Protecting
and keep them confidential. them confidential, you can make it more Passwords
difficult for an unauthorized individual to
access your information.