My PERSONAL Computer
Good Security Practices
Create a strong password
Use at least six characters, eight is better.
Use characters from at least two of the following three classes:
English lower-case AND upper-case letters
Numerals (0,1,2,...)
Non-alphanumeric (special) characters such as punctuation symbols.Don't use any part of the account identifier (logon ID, Operator ID, etc.).
Don't use a proper name or any word in the dictionary without altering it in some way.
Don't use obvious phrases or sequences such as "GOTEAM" or "12345".
Don't reuse a password you have used before: construct a new password each time you change it.
Maintain the security of your password
Don't write down your password: remember it. It's better to have your password reset because you forgot it than to have it stolen.
Don't use a weak password just because it's easier to remember. If you can't remember your passwords, write them down in a secure place where you'll know right away if they've been stolen.
Don't give your logon or password to ANYONE! Don't give it to your supervisor, your spouse, your friend, your mother, or any other authority!
You are responsible for ANY activity done with your accounts.
Don't let anyone observe you entering your password. Cover your keyboard when logging in if someone is watching you, or ask them to turn away.
Change your password at least every 60 days.
If your password has been changed or reset and you didn't request it or change it, advise your System Administrator (e.g. Internet Service Provider) immediately!
Other good security practices
Don't leave your workstation logged on, and unattended for long periods. Protect yourself by utilising the software locking screen saver with a short activation interval. Logout if you intend to be away for a long period of time (say more than 10 minutes) or when you have finished for the day.
Avoid downloading and installing unknown or unapproved software on your PC. You could be downloading viruses, trojan horses or worse.
Avoid bringing files or software on floppy disks from public PC's or workstations to your PC.
Scan disks or downloaded files for viruses before doing any other type of access, even something as innocent as a directory command. This will prevent the spread of viruses.
Physically secure your PC.
Don't throw away sensitive paper copies of data, grades, user lists, programs, network diagrams, etc. Dispose of these properly, shred or eat them!
Don't distribute files on floppy disks that have had sensitive information previously written to them. Use a new disk. Previously written information can be read from this media.