Handout - Work Securely Everywhere | Harvard University Information Security

Phishing emails are designed to make you feel anxious, unsure, and reactive. Trust your gut. When something feels off, skip the link and go to the source.
- Sensational Headline? Do a web search for the headline or go to a trusted news source directly.
- Urgent IT notification? Check your support website for an alert or contact support to confirm changes.
- Odd request from someone you know? Call or text them to verify the message is legit.
Forward phishing emails to phishing@harvard.edu. Quick reporting from savvy people at Harvard has saved others in the past!

Create unique passwords for your
- Home wifi: This password keeps people off your network, so don’t get stuck with the default.
- Computer: This password keeps your work private while you’re away from the keyboard.
- Online services like email and social media.
Too many passwords? Let a password manager do the work for you. Get started at security.harvard.edu/lastpass.

Set your software to update automatically and reboot at least weekly. Malware commonly used by cyber attackers won't work on an up-to-date computer.
Secure your personal devices by following security.harvard.edu/personal-device-security-guides

Connect to Harvard’s VPN. Like clicking a seatbelt before driving, connecting to VPN will give you peace of mind that:
- No one can view or edit what you send to Harvard’s network.
- World class network security tools can detect suspicious activity.
- Websites known to be used in cyber attacks are blocked.