Author Archives: Matt Ranville, Information Assurance
Watch out! How to avoid tax season scams
How to safely shop online
Back up U-M data
Report phish to ReportPhish
Password-setting hack yields immediate improvements
Hang up on phone scams
Checking systems for signs of compromise
Security tips for using public WiFi
Secure your devices
Transfer files before leaving U-M or changing jobs
If you are changing jobs, retiring, or leaving U-M, move any files needed for university business somewhere that your colleagues can access and set appropriate permissions. This includes files on your computer; files in Google at U-M, Dropbox at U-M, and other online storage; and MCommunity groups. Use shared storage space when you can It is best to… Read More »
Ask the ITS IA Experts
Manage MCommunity groups used for U-M business
Secure personal devices used with U-M data
Check Safe Computing’s “In the Media” for IT security and privacy news
Restart your web browser for security updates
Practice and encourage good digital citizenship
Six Words About Privacy in EDUCAUSE Review
Svetla Sytch, assistant director of privacy and IT policy, described some of ITS Information Assurance’s privacy engagement efforts in a January 28 EDUCAUSE Review blog post: Data Privacy Day 2021 Outreach: Six Words about Privacy. In the blog post, Sytch explained that Six Words About Privacy at U-M came about through conversations with the chief information security officers… Read More »
Securely dispose of your old tech
If you are adding or upgrading to new tech devices, you might have old ones that you, or U-M unit, are ready to dispose of. Old disks, flash drives, smartphones, and computers can all contain personal data, and in some cases, U-M data if you used those devices for work. Keep that data from falling into the wrong… Read More »
New IoT devices for the holidays? Mind your privacy & security!
Internet of things (IoT) devices can be great gifts, but those smart home speakers, thermostats, and cool wearables like watches and fitness trackers come with some security and privacy risks. To protect yourself and your personal data, follow these tips: Privacy Mute your smart speaker when not using it. Disable features you don’t use. Choose privacy settings for… Read More »