Awareness Campaign - Computer Security 101
Question 9:
What is a possible consequence of losing your laptop or thumb drive?
Answer:
| | A. | Putting all the passwords you have stored there at risk. |
| B. | Putting personal and/or work-related information you have stored there at risk. | |
| C. | Becoming a victim of identity theft. | |
 | D. | All of the above. |
Storing unencrypted information on your laptop or thumb drive puts you at risk if either is ever lost or stolen. Protect yourself by using file encryption for PCs and Mac OS X. For more information regarding encrypted filing sharing contact the ITS HelpDesk at 810-766-6804, or email ITSHelpDesk@umflint.edu and ask to have a consultation setup with one of our Security Services staff members.
