http://its.psu.edu Here's how to protect your digital identity and your computer from threats such as viruses, spyware, and phishing scams. daily 1 2009-09-11T08:24:17Z http://its.psu.edu/be-safe/back-up Don't wait until you lose hours or even years of work in a single moment. Back up your files. No publisher mcr be safe 2011-05-11T20:28:22Z Page http://its.psu.edu/be-safe/change-your-password Penn State requires all Penn State Access Account owners to change their passwords annually, to increase the personal security of the community and help protect business, research and academic resources throughout the University. No publisher mcr be safe 2012-05-25T16:13:33Z Page http://its.psu.edu/be-safe/firewall-basics Firewalls can help protect computers by blocking potentially hostile connection attempts. No publisher mcr be safe 2011-05-11T20:37:37Z Page http://its.psu.edu/be-safe/malware Malware, or malicious software, is hostile, intrusive, or annoying code that includes viruses, spyware, adware, worms, trojan horses, and other unwanted programs. No publisher mcr be safe 2012-12-14T13:48:18Z Page http://its.psu.edu/be-safe/phishing-tips The goal of a phishing scam is to steal your valuable personal data, such as credit card numbers, passwords, account data, and other information. If you think you've received a phishing e-mail message, do not respond to it. No publisher mcr be safe 2011-05-04T19:19:03Z Page http://its.psu.edu/be-safe/port-blocking Because of the increasing level of hostile activity and security threats directed toward Penn State's computing resources, ITS blocks selected TCP/UDP ports from the campus border to the Internet. No publisher mcr be safe 2012-03-24T22:27:26Z Page http://its.psu.edu/be-safe/precautions-when-selling-trading-or-sending-a-pc-to-salvage-or-to-a-repair-shop If your computer contains confidential information such as passwords, financial, health, or other private information, here is how you can make sure it's safe for disposal or repair. No publisher mcr be safe 2011-05-13T11:56:31Z Link http://its.psu.edu/be-safe/report-a-security-incident Instructions on how to report a security incident to Security Operations and Services (SOS). No publisher mcr be safe 2011-05-05T14:59:35Z Link http://its.psu.edu/be-safe/secure-certificates A Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificate is code on your Web server that provides security by enabling an encrypted connection. Through its group purchase program, Penn State's Computer Store offers SSL certificates for departments at a low cost. No publisher mcr web be safe 2011-05-04T19:19:49Z Link http://its.psu.edu/be-safe/secure-passwords Your Penn State Access Account password is the key to many electronic services within the Penn State community. Guard your password just as you guard your bank card PIN. Don't write it down or make it easy for someone to crack. Never share your password with others. No publisher mcr be safe 2011-12-12T15:02:56Z Page http://its.psu.edu/be-safe/security-awareness-video-series The videos have been designed to provide quick, effective awareness messages about a variety of information security-focused topics. No publisher mcr be safe 2011-08-22T20:51:42Z Link http://its.psu.edu/be-safe/security-updates Keeping your operating system up to date is critical. You can configure your computer to automatically seek out updates for hassle-free security. No publisher mcr be safe 2011-05-16T19:47:10Z Page http://its.psu.edu/be-safe/shop-for-security-related-items Here are some products that can help you stay safe and secure. No publisher mcr be safe 2011-05-04T19:19:04Z Link http://its.psu.edu/be-safe/social-networking Social networking Web sites such as Facebook and MySpace make it easy to meet people on a personal or professional level. By providing personal information using blogs, chat, e-mail, or instant messaging, you can meet new friends and communicate with others who share your interests. However, digital relationships can be deceptive. No publisher mcr be safe 2011-05-16T19:51:32Z Page http://its.psu.edu/be-safe/virtual-private-network-vpn A VPN uses encryption and other security mechanisms to ensure that only authorized users access the network and that data is secure. No publisher mcr be safe 2011-05-04T19:19:04Z Link