ITSC eNewsletter, Issue 153 31 Jul, 2014

1. Protect Sensitive Data on Portable Devices through an Endpoint Security Solution
2. Free Microsoft Software for Department and Staff Use
3. Free Microsoft Office Suite for Students Starting from Sep 2014
4. 24/7 User Area's Back from Aug
5. Speedier Wi-Fi Access in Classrooms
6. Enjoy a Safe Online Access While Travelling Abroad

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6. Enjoy a Safe Online Access While Travelling Abroad

In this lovely summer, you might enjoy your holiday abroad.

You might stay at the hotel, lie on a king-sized bed, use the hotel's Wi-Fi and stalk Facebook… but you may then fall prey to hackers while getting online through a public network.

Public network may not be secured, hence, do always observe the following while using public internet service:

  1. Avoid typing sensitive information
  2. Access secured web pages started with "https"
  3. Disable resources sharing on your devices
  4. Install and enable firewall/ accredited mobile security apps (e.g. Kaspersky) on your device
  5. Avoid using communication apps
  6. Turn-off your Wi-Fi connection if you don't use it

To learn more, please read the tips at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/itsc/security/gpis/travelingabroad.html.

Get online safely while travelling abroad

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