1. OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE Threats from
the outside

2. BE AWARE
 We have covered many ways that you might be targeted while
using your computer. However, there are other ways hackers
may target T VA when you are out of the of fice. One example,
given in the last session, was baiting. More methods than
baiting threaten employees:
 Tailgating
 Shoulder Surfing
 Theft

3. TAILGATING AND SHOULDER SURFING
 Tailgating: when someone unknown enters through security by
following someone else with a badge through the doors.
 Shoulder Surfing: When others look over your shoulder to see
private information

4. AWARENESS CONTINUED
 You must be aware of your surroundings not only when you are
traveling, but when you are at your of fice as well.
 Travel
 Be aware of shoulder surfing
 Use secure networks
 Keep private information secure
 Strong password
 Of fice
 Strong password
 Be aware of tailgating
 Keep identification on person

5. TRAVEL
 When traveling unsecure networks can leak information to
prying eyes
 Always use your VPN (provided by TVA) when accessing the internet
away from the office
 The VPN (virtual private network) encrypts your identification so
prying eyes cannot decipher what your activities are
 If you are very worried about others looking at your screen you can
always purchase a mirror for your laptop so you can see what people
are doing behind you

6. AT THE OFFICE
 When leaving your of fice ALWAYS lock your computer (CTRL +
ALT + DELETE)
 Never leave private information out in the open
 Do not keep lists of usernames and passwords
 Always keep your ID badge on you
 Keep your laptop locked into the dock if it is not being used
 Never leave your T VA credit card unattended
 Never leave your VPN tokens unattended

7. PASSWORD
 Password strength is vital for you security
 Must be at LEAST eight characters
 Do NOT use the same password at TVA for other programs (personal
e-mail, ebay, amazon, ect…)
 Password must contain at least one lower case letter, upper case
letter, number, and symbol (@#$%&!?)
 Try to use words that are not easily guessable
 Enter passwords quickly so shoulder surfing individuals cannot figure
them out
 Never share your password with anyone
 Change your password regularly

8. LEAVING WORK
 When leaving work keep your laptop in a secure knapsack
 Do NOT leave your laptop in out in your car
 The trunk is also not safe. Thieves will first look in the trunk
for valuables
 If you must leave your laptop in the car keep it in a locked
container. This will assist in preventing theft