This includes apps, web browsers and operating systems. Setup automatic updates on your device and do not download/install software updates on hotel internet connections or public Wi-Fi.

Use passwords for all computers, tablets and smartphones and never leave them unattended in public places.

• 密码应该是 独特的 每个帐户.
• Use a mix of letters, numbers and symbols.
• Do 不使用 personal information or common words in your password, for example: “Bgsu2020!”
• 确保你的 忘记了密码 options are up-to-date and secure.
  • If using security questions, try to select questions or provide answers that aren’t easily guessed by either having a small number of potential answers, 比如颜色, or by being easily searchable on social media. Add a mixture of letters, numbers and symbols to strengthen answers.
• W在这里 possible, use a sentence or phrase instead of a standard password. This is a simple way to create a strong password that is easy to remember.
• Track your passwords using a password manager (see recommendations 在这里).

Turn on multi-factor authentication (when available) for any personal accounts.

University-owned devices are already encrypted, but we recommend enabling encryption for any personal devices that may contain your identifiable information or contain restricted data as well. This includes laptops, tablets, smartphones and removable storage devices.

Public charging stations and ports can be used to transfer malware to your device or to retrieve data from it.  It is always safest to use your own charger whenever possible.

如果不在家里，那么 safest recommendation is to use a cellular connection on your phone or personal hot spot.

• Don’t use free wireless.
• Don’t use public computers to access restricted information.
• Expect that any computer network you use while traveling may be insecure. This includes networks you may use while staying with friends and family, attending a conference/other business or visiting cyber-cafes, 图书馆或酒店.
• Turn off wireless and Bluetooth on your devices when you are not using them.

If at home, protect your home wireless network.

• Secure your wireless router:
  • Change the default name and password.
  • Ensure remote management is disabled.
  • Log out as an administrator once the router is set up.
• Use at least WPA2 encryption.
  • 确保你的 router offers WPA2 or WPA3 encryption, and that it is 打开.  Encryption protects information sent over your network so it can’t be read by outsiders.

When working with restricted information, keep it on your BGSU computer – do not access this type of information from a personal device. This can be done by working directly from a BGSU device connected remotely to the BGSU VPN.

Dispose of restricted data securely, don’t just throw it in the trash or recycle bin.

• If working with physical documents use a cross-cut paper shredder.
• If working with digital copies of documents, use 微软sDelete that is available from the Microsoft Software Center (Windows devices only).