

Store your data safely: If your company provides a resource for storing your work such as OneDrive for Business, or SharePoint, you should use that whenever possible rather than storing work only on your local computer. Find out if your company has a virtual private network (VPN) that you can access when you need to use Wi-Fi away from the office. See Protect yourself from phishing.īeware of public Wi-Fi: If you connect to an unsecured Wi-Fi network with a company device, you’re putting yourself and your company at risk. They can appear in email, tweets, posts, online ads, messages, or attachments, and sometimes disguise themselves as known and trusted sources. For more password tips, see Protect your passwords.Ĭlick carefully: Be mindful of suspicious links. Do not reuse old passwords or passwords that you're using in other places.

A strong password is at least 13 characters or more, and contains a combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Keep strong passwords: If you must use a password, use a strong one. See Learn about Windows Hello and set it up.

Use Windows Hello for authentication: You can sign into Windows more securely using Windows Hello facial recognition, fingerprint, or PIN. Unauthorized programs have the potential to create security vulnerabilities. Install with caution: Avoid installing any software from outside your workplace that is not approved or administered by your company. Keeping Windows, Microsoft Office, web browsers, and other software up to date will help protect your computer and your company. Stay up to date: Make sure that you are receiving automatic updates from Windows Update, and that you install any updates that your company requires. Here’s how you can contribute to a safer and more secure workplace. Making sure that you stay safe and secure when you use your computer at work is not just good for you, it’s good for business. Security Windows 10 Windows 8.1 Windows 7 More.
