Office Area——Screen Lock

Office Area——Screen Lock

November 8, 2018 | Adeline Zhang

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Different employees assume different duties, and therefore have different permissions to access company data. If you do not lock your screen when you are out for lunch or go to the restroom, other co-workers may see the contents on your screen and those with ulterior motives may open files saved on your computer or even copy them to a USB drive.

Security Tips/Takeaways

  • win+L Press the Windows logo key + L to lock your screen when you leave the computer for a little while.
  • Turn off your computer if you leave it for a long time.
  • Enable the screen saver and set the wait time to 10 minutes. Check the “On resume, display logon screen” checkbox, in case you forget to lock the screen when leaving your computer.

Office Area——Desktop Security

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Generally, it’s no big trouble for outsiders to enter the office zone of a company, especially those serving the public. Therefore, sensitive files, if placed on desks, are easily snapped or taken away by outsiders.

Security Tips/Takeaways

  • Remember to lock the screen when leaving your computer.
  • Keep sensitive files locked in lockers.
  • Never leave important objects like access cards, keys, and mobile phones on the desk.

Office Area——Sum-up

Security Tips/Takeaways

  • Be wary of strangers following you into the company. Handle incoming and outgoing packages outside the door.
  • Avoid taking pictures during a meeting and clean the whiteboard after the meeting.
  • Remember to lock the screen when leaving the computer. Set the idle timeout to 10 minutes.
  • Lock sensitive files in the locker and keep the key and access card on hand.