Canadians recognize Victoria Day this year on Monday May 23. Why not use this month’s cyber security message to create a culture of security by reminding staff about safe laptop practices? Feel free to use the following text to spread the message in your organization:
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| Celebrate Victoria Day! |
“Monday May 23 is Victoria Day and many of you will be retreating to the cottage or away on a weekend break to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Whether you are bringing your work laptop or your own personal computing equipment with you, remember to practice these safety tips:
- Never store your laptop or personal computing device in plain sight of your vehicle where it can attract the attention of thieves. Store it in the trunk or otherwise keep it covered.
- When staying at a hotel or resort, use the safe in the room to store valuables. If there is no safe, you may wish to request the front desk to store your valuables securely.
- While the hotel may offer free Wi-Fi, your company policy may forbid you to connect your computer to an insecure network. Whether for work or personal use, a more secure option will be to tether to your personal phone instead.
Statutory holidays are a great time to get away and enjoy some down time. If you are not required to be on-call, perhaps consider leaving all your devices stored (securely) at home or in the office instead. Enjoy the break!”
Remember to include a link to your organization’s relevant acceptable use policies that cover mobile devices and laptops, and reference the relevant sections.
Stay posted as I hope to share more security messages on a monthly basis. Have anything else to add? Please post them in the comments below.
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