Cyber Security Awareness

 

General Cyber Security Guidelines

1. Password Security

Cybersecurity is the backbone of digital safety, and passwords are its first gatekeepers. A weak password can lead to data breaches, identity theft, and unauthorized system access.

This month’s focus is on Password Security – ensuring our digital identities are protected.

📌 Why it matters:

  • Strong, frequently updated passwords help prevent unauthorized access to sensitive systems and protect institutional data.

Do’s:

  • Use complex passwords (8+ characters, with uppercase, lowercase, numbers & symbols)
  • Change passwords at least every 45 days
  • Use multi-factor authentication wherever available

Don’ts:

  • Don’t use the same password across sites
  • Don’t store passwords in browsers or unsecured files

Benefits: Reduced risk of account compromise, improved data protection, and better compliance.

“Treat your password like your toothbrush. Don’t let anybody else use it, and get a new one every six months.” — Clifford Stoll

📢 AIIMS Bhubaneswar – Cybersecurity Awareness Initiative || 🛡️ Monthly Awareness Mail | July 2025 || 🔒 Because your digital safety matters ||

General Cyber Security Guidelines

3. Work Device Security

Work devices are the entry points to our institutional networks. Leaving them unprotected risks compromising sensitive systems.

This month’s focus is on Device Security – ensuring our desktops, laptops, and other devices are secure.

📌 Why it matters:

Unsecured or outdated devices can be easily infected with 🪲 malware or 🪲 ransomware, putting institutional data and services at risk.

✅ Do’s:

  • Keep your Operating System always updated.
  • Always lock your desktop when away (Win ⊞ + L is your friend).
  • Shutdown devices at the end of the day.
  • Enable firewall and network protection. (Press Win ⊞ → Type: Firewall & Network Protection → Press: Enter)
  • Use only the official institutional network for work access.
  • Regularly back up critical files to secure storage.

🚫 Don’ts:

  • Don’t install unauthorized or pirated applications.
  • Don’t connect unknown USB drives or external devices.
  • Don’t share system, printer, or network passwords.
  • Don’t ignore security warnings or update alerts.

🎯 Benefits:

  • Ensures confidentiality of sensitive data.
  • Protects institutional infrastructure from 🪲 malware and threats.
  • Reduces downtime caused by system compromise.
  • Builds a stronger security culture among staff.

“Your device is your responsibility. Protect it like your workspace.”

📌 Poster attached: Device Security Awareness Poster

📢 AIIMS Bhubaneswar – Cybersecurity Awareness Initiative || 🛡️ Monthly Awareness Mail | September 2025 || 💻 Because your devices are your first line of defense ||

📄 View Awareness Poster (PDF)

Sl. No. Title Download
1 Beware of Morphing
2 Beware of OTP Frauds
3 Protect Yourself from UPI Fraud
4 Beware of the FraudGPT Scam
5 Beware of Malicious Android Apps
6 Beware of fraudulent call
7 Beware of online Sextortion
8 Beware of quick response code