LOGMETSECURITY NEWSLETTER

April 2012

These tips may mitigate the risk of theft while traveling.

TIP 1- Install an alarm system in your home. This is your home “firewall” which mitigates the risk of home invasion and burglary while away. The thieves know that the risk of getting caught is

high, while the risk of them succeeding with the theft is low.TIP 2- Stop your mail and newspaper delivery before your trip. In

fact, mail and newspaper piling on the door steps are a telltale sign that no one is home, and an open invitation to break and

enter your home. Have your neighbor, relative or trusted friend pick up and hold any unexpected deliveries of mail while you are

traveling.TIP 3- Don’t announce your travel plans or broadcast them. This is an open invitation for thieves to plan their “shopping trip” in your home while you are away for the holidays shopping for gifts with

your family.TIP 3- Continue with your yard service while traveling. This

confuses the potential burglars as to whether you are currently home. Thus keeping up the illusion of “business as usual” will thwart thieves form targeting your home during the holidays.

TIP 4- Keep your passport, travel documents in your carryon bag over head or in your purse. Do not check them in your luggage. Keep your eye on this bag while traveling. It only takes a second

for a thief to steal your belongings, and your identity.TIP 5- Put your name on the covered luggage tag only; don’t use

cell phone numbers or addresses. Your Tags give thieves necessary information to find out personal information about you.TIP 6- When checking into hotels; ask the front desk not to give out your room number to anyone. Friends and families and work

associates will have your contact information. Thieves sometimes hang around in hotel lobbies trying to gain entry into hotel rooms.

“Security is Everyone’s Business”

Don't share access to your computer with strangers.

“Security is everyone's business”

Be an active listener This means "making sure the person knows you're part of the conversation by asking

questions and injecting verbal cues, like 'Uh huh' and 'I see.'" Another technique is repeating to someone what

they just said to you. "If they say 'I'm upset my computer broke,‘Trysaying back, 'So

you're upset that your computer failed. I'd be upset

too.'" People feel better if they can tell their story.

Messy Desks Spill Secrets upKeeping a clean desk isn't just for neat freaks. A few good can help keep sensitive information from getting lost or stolen.

Other Sample Content• and important notebooks in a locked drawer (and consider taking

them home at night). Keep personal effects in a locked briefcase or cabinet.

• Guard access tools. Keep cell phones and other handheld devices with you, along with keys and access cards. Notify security if access cards or keys go missing.

• "PC" stands for personal computer. Close applications and turn off monitor when you walk away from your desk (if it's for a while, turn off the computer). Stow away portable media such as CDs when not in use. Use a password-protected screen saver. Never write down passwords.

• Care for the fine printouts. Remove important printouts from printers before leaving the office. Shred sensitive documents when done. Regularly clear cache files from your computer and from memory devices such as printers.

• Watch your back. Desks and other furniture should be positioned so sensitive information is not viewable from hallways or windows. Close blinds on office windows. Erase white boards (or use shutters to hide their contents). Lock your office door when you're gone for an extended period.

Security Words to Remember

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Never store your computer passwords, PIN numbers, or any personal security information in your luggage, purse or wallet. These items are target for thieves and can be quickly carried away. Instead keep this information in your encrypted computer with a strong password. This will make it very difficult for thieves to retrieve information to steals your identity and your information.

If in doubt

Contact

The

LOGMET

Facility

Security Officer (512) 637-1040