Secure Communication

When Shopping Online or Entering Confidential Data

• HTTP vs. HTTPS: Look for “https” in the browser address bar and the security lock icon in the bottom right corner.
• VeriSign: Make sure that the website you are entering your information on protected by VeriSign.
• Identity theft Prevention:
  • SSL – Secure Socket Layer
  • WEP – Wireless Encryption Protocol
  • SSH – Secure Shell

Email Security

• Do not automatically display or run scripts.
• Do not download files unless you know what they contain.
• If possible, avoid HTML based email; only click to display the HTML format if you trust the sender.
• Viruses can forge email addresses.
• Adelphi’s Office of Information Technology deters approximately 150,000 email threats per day (about 80%-90% of the daily messages that come through our servers).

Browser Settings

• Adelphi IT recommends Firefox and Chrome browsers. Ensure that your browser is up to date with the latest version and regularly apply security patches.
• “Trusted Sites” setting should be kept to a minimum
• “Active X” Controls are often not necessary

Wireless Connections

• Always use Encryption.
• Hot Spots: Do not use financial or sensitive information or send passwords across public wi-fi hot spots.
• Go to wireless connectivity instructions for Adelphi.