Moving files safely.
THE RISK
Storage devices carry malicious software between machines.
WHAT TO AVOID
Using a drive of unknown origin Plugging in a device you found Sharing drives between secured and unsecured machines
THE FOUND DEVICE POINT
Leaving devices for people to find is a genuine technique.
Do not connect one.
WHAT TO DO INSTEAD OF PHYSICAL TRANSFER
Use a cloud service or a file transfer service.
Easier to control and easier to revoke.
WHAT TO BE CAREFUL WITH
Files received from others, regardless of who Documents with macros or scripts
THE MACRO POINT
A document asking you to enable content is asking to run code.
Do not, unless you are certain.
WHAT TO DO WITH SENSITIVE FILES
Encrypt them before transfer, or use a service that does.
WHAT TO DO BEFORE DISPOSING OF STORAGE
Wipe it properly.
WHAT TO SCAN
Anything from outside, before opening.
