Safe handling of information is not just about cybersecurity. It’s also about what you share in places like libraries or trains.
Everyone knows how uncomfortable it is to have personal photos shared against your will. But there are many types of information you need to protect, which you might accidentally share without realizing it. You might not think about it, but it’s important to be mindful of your habits and behavior, no matter where you work.
Be careful about who can see your screen and hear what you say when you’re working in public. This increases the risk of unauthorized people gaining access to confidential information.
Be careful when using Wi-Fi in airports, cafés or in other public places. There is a risk that sensitive information can be intercepted and misused when working in public places.
Only log on to Wi-Fi that requires a password. When working on Wi-Fi in public places it is a good idea to use VPN. That encrypts the communication between the device you are using and AU's systems.
Delete Wi-Fi from your phone and computer when it is no longer relevant.
If you have been connected to a public network at the airport or in other public places, you should delete it afterwards.
When you are working from cafés, hotels, trains and busses, anyone can listen in. This increases the risk of unauthorised persons gaining access to confidential information about products, data, colleagues and partners. This applies to both digital and physical meetings. This may also apply when working from home.
Use headphones so that unauthorised listeners can only hear one part of the interview. This will help to protect your conversation partners and their information.
It is easy to leak internal, confidential and sensitive data if you post photos or video material from your place of work on social media. Therefore, be particularly careful with work-related tasks and information you share on social media. Avoid photos of screens, communication equipment, notes and documents.
Many people are not aware that the information they send via messaging services, especially ordinary text messages, is sent in clear text. This means that the messages are not protected and can be read by others if they are intercepted. Therefore, consider whether your message needs to be protected and, if so, use an encrypted message service instead.