{"id":27396,"date":"2023-10-11T10:22:59","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T14:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/?p=27396"},"modified":"2024-07-08T06:04:15","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T10:04:15","slug":"ways-to-step-up-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/2023\/10\/11\/ways-to-step-up-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to Step Up Security"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/StepUpYourSecurity-600x401.jpg\" alt=\"A group of students pictured from the shoulders down sitting along a wooden bench, working on their laptops.\" class=\"wp-image-27398\" style=\"width:242px;height:161px\" width=\"242\" height=\"161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/StepUpYourSecurity-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/StepUpYourSecurity-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/StepUpYourSecurity-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/StepUpYourSecurity-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/StepUpYourSecurity-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/StepUpYourSecurity-665x444.jpg 665w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/StepUpYourSecurity.jpg 1999w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 242px) 100vw, 242px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As students and faculty settle into campus and academic life routines, it\u2019s a great time to remind the entire U-M community that <strong>IT<\/strong> <strong>security and privacy is a shared responsibility<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following are key ways you can step up IT security and privacy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Secure devices and strong passwords are the best defense against unauthorized access to data and resources. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/safecomputing.umich.edu\/protect-yourself\/manage-your-passwords?nav\">Protect Your Passwords and Identity<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/safecomputing.umich.edu\/protect-yourself\/secure-your-devices\">Secure Your Devices<\/a> to refresh your knowledge and help others stay safe.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/safecomputing.umich.edu\/protect-the-u\/safely-use-sensitive-data\/protect-sensitive-data\">Protecting sensitive data<\/a> is the responsibility of every member of the U-M community. Ensure you and your colleagues understand the guidelines for authorized access, responsible use and management of information, and appropriate services for storing different types of U-M data.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/safecomputing.umich.edu\/\">The U-M Safe Computing website<\/a> has an array of resources on how to <a href=\"https:\/\/safecomputing.umich.edu\/protect-yourself\/be-safe-online?nav\">Be Safe Online<\/a>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/safecomputing.umich.edu\/protect-yourself\/be-safe-online\/digital-citizenship\">Be a Good Digital Citizen<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/safecomputing.umich.edu\/protect-yourself\/be-safe-online\/practice-online-hygiene\">Practice Online Hygiene<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review tips for <a href=\"https:\/\/safecomputing.umich.edu\/protect-yourself\/be-safe-online\/working-remotely\">Remote Work &amp; Study<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find information on keeping software updated and reviewing settings at <a href=\"https:\/\/safecomputing.umich.edu\/protect-yourself\/be-safe-online\/web-browser-security-and-privacy\">Secure Your Web Browser<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review and update your two-factor authentication settings if needed. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/safecomputing.umich.edu\/two-factor-authentication\/update-your-settings\">Reactivate or Update Duo<\/a> for details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember, information assurance is a shared responsibility, and each of us has a role in keeping you and the U secure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IT security and privacy is a shared responsibility. 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