Information Security for students
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Password security
Your password is your most important protection against misuse of your data and identity – make sure that you create a strong password and do never disclose it to others.
At SDU, a password must meet the following complexity requirements:
1. password have at least 12 (twelve) characters
2. password includes capital letters and lower-case letters
3. password includes numbers
4. password includes special characters (like # ¤ % &)
However, it may be difficult to memorise a long string of characters and numbers. Therefore, you can work out a mnemonic rule while creating you password. Since the the following example is displayed on this website page, you should of course not use this in practice:U=Brn2bL8
You can memorise this by means of the phrase:
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Password on mobile devices
Remember to always use a password on your smartphone and other mobile devices.
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Lock your PC
Always lock or logout when you leave your computer.
A screen saver improves security
Set your computer to lock automatically after a period of inactivity. Contact you IT department if you need assistance to do so.
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Antivirus
Antivirus software prevents vira from infecting your devices. Please be sure to be updated with the latest virus signatures.
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Backup and hardware failure
Always make backup copies of your documents. Save your documents to multiple locations - in that way you are not so vulnerable.
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Restricted access
Please respect the fact that locked doors are locked for a reason.
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Information Security starts with you
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phishing mails
An e-mail isn't always just a common and harmless e-mail. E-mails may contain attached files and links, which you should not open or view. Your best defense is healthy scepticism.
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USB sticks
USB sticks are easy to use and easy to loose.