![]() October 31, 2018
Message from OIT Leadership
Dear Customer,
![]() ![]() Suma Nallapati Secretary of Technology & CIO When it comes to cybersecurity, state employees play a critical role in keeping our systems secure. We can all take steps to keep the data of Coloradans safe and become a cybersecurity champion. Here are a few easy ways to get started at work that will also help keep you cybersecure at home as well.
![]() It may look official but if it doesn’t seem right, open a new browser window, go to the website andaccess your account. You will be able to tell from there if something needs your attention. ![]() The tech support scam often starts as a phone call informing you that your
computer is infected. The caller will try to get you to grant permission for them to access your computer remotely. DO NOT provide it! No legitimate service will initiate a call to inform you that your computer is not working properly. This scam can also appear as a pop-up message. Do not call the number; rather, search online for how to remove the Microsoft warning alert. Fake Celebrity News
![]() You see an ad for a celebrity death or scandalous news. You click on it and are prompted to enter your Facebook credentials. The news isn’t real but the credentials you entered were, and now you have just given criminals access to your Facebook account. If you see a celebrity headline you just can’t resist, open a new browser window and search for the information on a legitimate website. ![]() Scammers pretend to be calling from your financial institution to report fraud on your account. DO NOT provide the caller with account information! Hang up and call your financial institution or log in to your account to check for suspicious activity. When it Comes to Passwords, Complexity is Key
![]() challenging to crack. Check it out!
Get G Suite to Work for You
If this is something that you are interested in, or if your role requires that you are familiar with technology accessibility, we are offering two courses on the topic. The short courses cover the law, agency and business partner responsibilities and a look at why the need for accessibility resources must be considered in every project. We also have a starter toolkit resource book available. You can find it all on the technology accessibility page of TechU.
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