12 Security Awareness Considerations
December 11, 2009- Encourage users to log off when absent and require password-protected screensavers on PCs.
- Encourage use of strong passwords made of mixed letters, numbers and special characters.
- Encourage a clear, well-defined, written security policy, with all users having a copy.
- Discourage installing modems on networked workstations.
- Encourage use of encryption techniques when handling or sending confidential email.
- Discourage users having a careless or indifferent attitude toward security.
- Discourage, under any circumstances, users giving their passwords to someone via email.
- Encourage users to maintain physical control of laptop cases while in public places.
- Encourage users to change passwords frequently, particularly if it may be compromised.
- Encourage awareness of social engineering attempts to breach security.
- Encourage active use and regular, automated updating of anti-virus software.
- Discourage use of the Internet for any illegal activities.