Your actions online can impact the safety and security of you and the Vanguard community. Here are some tips to help you stay cyber safe.
Passwords
Create passwords that use a combination of letters, numbers and symbols to make them hard to guess. Never share your passwords with anyone.
Should you respond to an email?
Use caution for emails that require action or ask for personal information. If an email sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Report any emails that look suspicious to helpdesk@asub.edu, then delete the email. Do not click on the links in the email.
Multi-Factor Authentication
Two-factor authentication adds a second layer of security, keeping your account secure even if your password is compromised. ASU-Beebe uses Duo Push. With Duo Push, you will be alerted immediately through your phone if someone is trying to log in as you. This second factor of authentication is separate and independent from your username and password. Duo never sees your password.
Even outside of the ASU-Beebe Duo application, if a site or app offers you the ability to set up two-factor authentication when signing up, do it. This is one of the best ways to prevent your account from becoming compromised.
Computer Updates
Keep your applications, browsers and computer updated by running updates for your computer and mobile devices. Be sure to regularly restart them to complete the update process. ASU-Beebe faculty, staff and students have free access to OneDrive for document storage to a cloud service to protect important documents.
Logging Off
Always lock or log off of your account when you walk away from your device or computer.
Clicking Links
Use caution when clicking links, opening attachments, visiting websites or responding to emails. Malware can spread through infected flash drives, external hard drives and cell phones. Be mindful of the items you plug into your computer.