What’s the Big Deal If…
I don’t secure my electronic devices when I leave my desk?
I don’t secure my electronic devices when I leave my desk?
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Why it is a big deal
- Someone could steal or tamper with it
- Someone could steal or tamper with the information that is on it (or on our ESDC electronic network)
Scenario
Returning from a meeting, you notice that you left your BlackBerry on your desk. What should you have done before leaving your desk?
Possible actions (Vote on the correct answer)
- Option 1: Nothing. You trust your colleagues sitting near you
- Option 2: Lock your BlackBerry in your cabinet or take it with you
- Option 3: Turn off your BlackBerry because then it’s okay to leave behind
Explanation
- Option 2 is the correct answer – securing your devices is crucial in maintaining the security of the equipment and the information on them
- Your colleagues aren’t the only ones who have access to your desk – clients, visitors, and building personnel also need to be considered
- Shutting down your devices doesn’t protect them from theft
Key take-aways
- Take the time to secure your electronic devices, even if you’re only stepping away for a minute
- Protect your devices and protect the information on your devices