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Physical Security
Securing your computer equipment
- Use strong passwords or pass phases
- Do not share your username and password with anyone
- Do not tape your username and password to anything in your office
- Lock down workstations and laptops
- Secure your area when leaving
- Don't leave computers or other electronic devices visible in a vehicle or in a hotel room while traveling
- Don’t leave sensitive information lying around unprotected, including on printers or copiers
Use extra security measures for portable devices
(including laptop computers) and portable electronic media containing university info:- Encryption
- Extra physical security; security cables, cases, etc.
- Portable devices and media should never house Personally Identifiable Information (PII)