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Securing Devices Used in Public Print

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Working away from your premises.

WHAT TO BE AWARE OF

People able to see your screen Devices left unattended Untrusted networks Charging points you do not control

THE SCREEN POINT

Sensitive work in a public place is visible.

Sit with your back to a wall where you can.

THE UNATTENDED DEVICE

Never, even briefly.

THE CHARGING POINT

Use your own charger into a power socket rather than an unknown cable or port.

WHAT TO DO ON PUBLIC NETWORKS

Ensure connections are encrypted Avoid administering critical systems Use your own mobile data where practical

WHAT TO AVOID

Entering credentials where you can be observed Logging into anything sensitive on a device you do not control

WHAT TO ENABLE

A short automatic lock Encryption

WHAT TO DO AFTERWARDS

If you used a shared machine, change the passwords involved.

WHAT TO CARRY

As little sensitive data as the work requires.


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