Information Technology
Safe Computing Tips
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, but IT is dedicated year-round to offering assistance and tips to help make your computing experience safe and secure. Use the information below to help stay safe online.
Beware of email phishing scams and identity theft.
- Stay Safe Online - Spam & Phishing
- Tips for Identifying Phishing Emails
- Phishing Emails - What To Do If You Fall Victim
- Defend Against Identity Theft
- Butler Policy on Confidential Information
Beware of viruses and spyware. Keep your computer, mobile devices, and antivirus up-to-date.
- Stay Safe Online - Protect Your Computer
- Keep your computer up to date (Windows) (Mac)
- Enable your firewall (Windows) (Mac)
- Faculty and Staff antivirus information (Windows) (Mac)
- Secure your mobile devices
Use strong passwords. Never share your passwords with anyone.
Think before you post, update your status, or share your location. Review your privacy settings.
Regularly back up your files. Store your Butler files on BUfiles and/or Google Drive.
- File Storage Options - for your Butler files and anything which may contain sensitive information
- Butler Google Apps Information - for your collaborative files and anything which does not contain sensitive information