Protection against third-party access
If you are away from your computer, make sure it's not accessible to other people. Just like the door to an office or home, a computer should also be "closed."
Configure the screensaver
Utilize a password-protected screensaver.
Lock the computer
Lock the computer even if you leave your desk or a computer from the CIP pool for a brief time only, or secure your tablet or smartphone with a pin.
Don't let the device out of your sight
Never leave your laptop, tablet or smartphone unattended. They can disappear quickly, even in a supposedly safe environment like a library
Peeping Tom protection
Set up your computer so that others cannot glance at confidential data on the screen.
If you work with sensitive data, make sure no one has a view of the monitor. If you are in a mobile workspace like the subway, position yourself so that the person behind you or beside you cannot see the screen.
- At your desk, for instance, you can position the monitor so that it's not visible from the door.
- If you frequently work while underway, privacy films (smartphones) and privacy filters (laptops) are good tools that are easy to install and remove.