Workplace Security

When we mention this term, we just don't mean the physical security that our Public Safety Office provides. In this sense, we mean doing your duties with the mindset of protecting private and confidential information. This doesn't necessarily mean that you are purposely doing things to disclose private data. You could be doing things that aren't considered responsible use. Think about it. Do you do enough to ensure that the information you handle from day to day does not fall into the wrong hands or get into the view of wandering eyes? Workplace Security is a concept that we should all subscribe to. Be sure that you do your job protecting all of the information as if it were your own private data.

Well, it's basically you using the computing systems in the manner for which we provide them to you. When you become a student, faculty, or staff at Regent University, you are permitted to use our computing systems to complete your work and for limited personal use. You are required to become familiar with the Acceptable Use Policy as it provides guidance for what kind of use is and is not permitted on the university's information systems. If you are a faculty or staff, you've already acknowledged that you've read and understand the policy. If you're a student, this policy is included in your student handbook. Either way, you should become familiar with all of the policies that govern information systems use within the university. This will help you understand how to properly utilize our computers and help you to inform others if they are misusing an information system.

Do's

• Do lock your workstation when you are away from your desk (ctrl + alt + del, then click 'Lock Computer')
• Do lock your file cabinets and desk drawers
• Do clean up the files on your desk and place them in a proper secure container
• Do ask questions of those who are seeking information, make sure they really need to know
• Do be alert for people who don't belong in non-public areas
• Do provide gentle reminders to coworkers when they may need it
• Do double-check your workplace to make sure it is secure before you leave

• Don't store passwords on your monitor, under your keyboard, or where others may easily find them
• Don't walk away from your computer while you are still logged in
• Don't give out more information than is necessary
• Don't install unnecessary programs on your university owned computer
• Don't open Email messages if you don't recognize the sendor or if the subject line is questionable
• Don't log into a computer so that someone else can use it
• Don't let anyone connect their personal laptops to the university network
• Don't leave your portable information assets (laptop, iPod, Palm Pilot, etc.) unattended