Security

  • Never give your password to anyone else.
  • Lock desktop or log out of network if leaving your desk for longer periods (e.g. meetings, lunch).
  • Do not leave your notebook unattended, particularly after office hours.
  • Never connect a third party to the network, do not dial in with a PC connected to the Company network.
  • Do not use your company notebook at home for dialing into a local Internet provider.
  • Restrict use of local administrator rights on desktops/notebooks.
  • Confidential or secret information must be sent in messages specifically marked as “confidential” or “secret” Notes feature.

Virus

  • Contact the Service Desk immediately when you suspect contamination by a virus.
  • Never open an e-mail or its attachment if you have suspicions about the sender or subject.
  • Never forward chain letters. They can cause serious technical problems.

Network Traffic

  • Avoid sending large print jobs to network printers.
  • Read/review documents on-line as much as possible.
  • Send links to central files rather than sending them across network.
  • Do not download large files from the Internet.
  • Do not distribute files greater than 2 Mb across the network.

Always:

  • Adhere to company policy on use of ICT tools and the Internet.
  • Use ICT tools for business purposes only.
  • Consult the ICT Service Desk before installing software.