Although Information Systems does its best to provide a safe and secure way to access and use your information, there are some people who would try to obtain and use your information for malicious reasons.  The biggest defense against information theft is YOU !

Here we offer tips and links to help inform you how to best keep your information secure.

Three Ways to Improve Your Security Today

Your computer account is one part of William Paterson University’s overall information technology security plan. However, it is one of the most critical components and protects you from inappropriate use of your computer account. Safegaurding your account is easily done by following 3 basic rules.

   1. NEVER share your account with others, and never use anyone else’s account which is a violation of the University’s IT Appropriate Use Policy. http://www.wpunj.edu/itservices/policies

   2. ALWAYS log off a computer when you leave – even if you leave for a short time to do something else.

   3. CHANGE your default password. Please contact an STC at any computer lab to obtain information on how to change your password.

Useful Links :

http://www.onguardonline.gov/topics/computer-security.aspx