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GVSU Security

This is a reminder that GVSU Information Technology will update your GVSU device and applications through our controlled management procedures and that you should never click on any email asking you to perform an update or download for GVSU supported enterprise applications.  


Protect your Mobile Device

  1. Don’t leave unattended
  2. Keep your phone locked
  3. Use Multifactor Authentication
    1. Duo Secure
    2. Okta 
  4. Turn on password or biometric protection
    1. LastPass
    2. Okta
  5. Keep device updated
  6. Connect to secure Wi-Fi
  7. Encrypt your data
  8. Enable “Find My Phone”
  9. Beware of phishing scams
  10. Beware of downloading apps

 

Further Information at Protect your Mobile Device

Secure your Social Media

  1. Be mindful of the friends you add.
  2. Think twice before “checking in”
  3. Use two-factor authentication
  4. Turn on a password manager
  5. Use biometric protection
  6. Watch out for phishing scams
  7. Stay current on updates
  8. Beware of public Wi-Fi
  9. Secure social media accounts
  10. Get verified on social media.

 

Further Information at Secure your social media

Safe Travel

  1. Turn on "Find-My-Phone"
  2. Use Strong Passwords
  3. Beware Public Wi-Fi
  4. Back Up Your Data
  5. Turn Off Bluetooth
  6. Take Electronics as "Carry On"
  7. Have You Been Phished?
  8. Are You Oversharing?
  9. Your Password isn't Strong Enough?

 

Further information at Safe Travels



Page last modified February 14, 2023