Do's AND Don'ts WHILE ONLINE

Do

* Install antivirus software and a firewall on your PC

* Use encryption to lock sensitive data on the mobile devices

* Use strong password, and change your password on a regular basis

* Clean up cache files in the browser after use of shared PCs 

* Scan all email attachments for viruses before opening them

* Be cautious if you are asked for personal information

* Regularly backup your system and data, and store it securely

* Be accountable for your IT assets and data

* Stay alert and report suspicious activity

Do not

X Use easily‐guessed password, such as PAN card number, phone number, date of birth

Χ Share your IDs with others

Χ Leave your mobile computing devices unattended

Χ Download or accept programs and content from unknown or untrustworthy sources or

without permission of copyright owner or licensee

Χ Accept unsolicited file transfers from other devices via Bluetooth, etc.

Χ Visit untrustworthy sites out of curiosity, or access the URLs

Χ Use illegal/ unlicensed software and programs

Χ Leave sensitive information lying around the office

Χ Open email attachments from unsolicited sources

Χ Click on links embedded in spam mails