Kathryn Hendrix–Dallas, TX
Bryan Tackett–Chicago, IL
Marisa Warford–Pittsburgh, PA
Which carries the greatest potential for a data breach?
A. Stolen laptops
B. User error
C. Phishing emails
D. Ransomware
What is the best way to keep your Outlook mailboxes clean?
A. Archive older items
B. Empty the deleted items folder
C. Store private and large attachments outside your email
D. All of the above
You receive an email asking for sensitive information from your supervisor. What is the best way to ensure the request is legitimate?
A. Reply swiftly to the request
B. Call your supervisor directly to confirm the request
C. Reply to the email with a CC to the Help Desk
D. Contact the Help Desk directly and forward the email in question
Which of the following actions poses the highest privacy and security risk when working remotely?
A. Shredding all documents
B. Having a work phone call in public
C. Using your personal hotspot when working in a café or public setting
D. Leaving your laptop in the trunk of your car
What should you do if you think you’ve received a phishing email?
A. Confirm all requests by direct and verbal communication
B. Check the email address to ensure it is correct
C. Don't click on any links or open any attachments
D. All of the above
We hope the week provided a fun, informative, and educational approach to one of the most pressing issues facing our company today. Now More than Ever, you are the final barrier between Alliant and a potentially devastating privacy and security incident. Constant threats abound, but with the right mix of education, awareness, and implementation, we can keep Alliant secure now and well into the future!
We have made all of the valuable information and resources from Privacy & Security week available to you via a downloadable guidebook. Download it, share it, and save it as a constant reminder that privacy and security is a critical part of everything we do!