Improvements in wireless networking technology have made Wi-Fi networks fast, easily accessible, and widely available. There are, however, important security issues to consider when using wireless networks. This post will focus on some of the important security concerns regarding wireless networks and provide some tips on how to safely use them. Ways to stay safe on wireless … [Read more...] about Wireless Network Security: How to Protect Your Devices & Data
With smartphones and other mobile devices growing in popularity amongst people all over the world, security for mobile devices is more important now than ever before. This post will focus on what mobile security is and provide a couple of ways to help you protect your mobile device. Why is mobile security important? Mobile security is important because consumers rely on their … [Read more...] about Mobile Security: How to Protect Your Mobile Device
As long as technology continues to grow in popularity, online scams such as phishing will continue to threaten you and your personal information. This post will focus on the warning signs of phishing and how to avoid becoming a victim of it. What is a phishing scam? Phishing scams are a type of cyberattack used by hackers to try and trick you into revealing your confidential … [Read more...] about Phishing Scams: How to Avoid Becoming a Victim
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve the security of Missouri State’s networks, we are changing the way access to Missouri State’s Virtual Private Network (VPN) is assigned. Missouri State’s VPN allows off-campus access to resources that would ordinarily only be available on-campus, like Administrative Banner and Argos. For more information on accessing and using Missouri … [Read more...] about Changes to Missouri State’s VPN Services
In our last post, we discussed the importance of having a strong password and provided a couple of tips on how to improve your password security. You may now be wondering how you can protect your passwords from hackers and manage that information all in one secure place. One good way to manage your credentials and passwords is to use a password manager. What is a Password … [Read more...] about Password Security Tips: Consider Using a Password Manager