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Web Browser Security

Web Browser Security

If you don’t log out when using

Web browsers, others may

access your private and

Sensitive Information.

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Web Browser Security

Web Browser Security

When using Web browsers (like

Internet Explorer or Firefox) log

out of sites storing Sensitive

Information.

• banking sites, Payroll services, Student Central, etc.

Many Web sites store (cache)

personal information, such as

login names and passwords, until

a user logs out.

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Suspect Unauthorized Access?

…Steps to Take

Suspect Unauthorized Access?

…Steps to Take

1. Your supervisor

2. Office of University Counsel3. Information Security Office at

(919.445.9393)

4. ITS Help Desk at

(919.962.HELP)

Immediately notify University officials:

Problems or Questions? Contact (919.962.HELP) or your departmental IT staff for assistance on downloading and installing any software from the ITS Shareware site.

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Your Responsibilities If Unauthorized Access Occurs

Your Responsibilities If Unauthorized Access Occurs

The University is required to take

reasonable steps to lessen harmful effects

of any unauthorized access.

Timely notification of the incident is vital

to minimize potential harm.

Remember: It is always better to ask

questions first rather than risk violating a

University policy. Call (919.962.HELP) for

advice.

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Learning Point # 6Learning Point # 6

If you believe that Sensitive Information has been accessed by a hacker, you should inform University

staff. Right?

Right! Everyone affiliated with the University should report an

unauthorized access to Sensitive Information. Notification can

occur by calling 919.962.HELP.

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