Best practices
The University of Delaware issues the following best practices to help you productively and safely use the network. You are expected to become familiar with these practices and follow or adapt them as needed. You may be subject to fines, and/or your network access may be suspended if you do not follow the guidelines below.
NOTE
University staff with departmental computer support may have different standards from the ones below. Contact your IT Professional for more information.
These guidelines will get you set up to use the University's network safely and productively.
- Avoid phishing schemes
- Back up your files regularly
- Connect securely to University resources
- Encrypt confidential or high-risk information
- Erase and destroy electronic media after use
- Install antivirus
software
- Minimize user authorizations
- Physically secure your devices
- Privacy and social networking sites
