Security Tips
- Secure your portable computer
- Use a good anti-virus program
- Use a personal firewall
- Keep your computer up to date
- Choose strong passwords
- Backup your data
- Don't let a thief ruin your day
- Living with Junk e-mail (spam)
- Beware of Phishing scams
- Wireless network security
- Spyware, Adware and, Trojan horse programs
- You and your Flash Drive
- Five common myths about computer security
- The Human Factor - 20 Things Every User Should Know
- Kids – Practice Safe Behavior Online
Related Information
How to change your password at Metro State (.pdf)
Auraria Campus Safety Information
Additional Resources
CERT: Home Computer Security
University of Arizona Security Awareness Presentations
Security Configuration Checklists
- NIST Security Configuration Checklists Repository
- Information Assurance Security Checklists
- SANS SCORE Checklists
- NSA Security Configuration Guides
- Securing & Hardening Linux (.pdf)
