Test Your Device Security

Find out just how savvy you are about protecting your devices.

What should users do to protect their devices before they get lost or stolen?

Use passcodes/PINs to lock the screen
Enable phone-finding and remote-wiping capabilities
Set the screen to display the owner's contact information
All of the above

All of these are good physical security practices except?

Control access to your office/dorm room by ensuring the door closes completely behind when entering and exiting.
Logoff or lock your device when unattended
When working in a public setting, prevent shoulder surfing by shielding your paperwork and keyboard from view using your body
Ask the person seated next to me in the library to "Watch my stuff"

When it comes to attachments and links in email, instant or text messages, which tips should you follow? (check all that apply)

If the message comes from someone you know personally, it’s okay to open or click them.
Don’t open or click them if they’re out of context — for example, ilovepinkponies.pdf from your boss.
Look carefully at the link or attachment to decide if it’s safe to click.
Make sure your antivirus software is up to date.
View every one with suspicion.

If you see a pop-up message like this when you're on the web, you should:

Click OK to decide whether it's a legitimate offer Click Cancel Click the X button
On a PC, press Ctrl+F4 on your keyboard to close it.

If you use a public Wi-Fi network (in a cafe or hotel, for example) that assigns you a password, it's okay to send confidential data.

True False