Small changes can add up to a more secure online experience. BC Information Technology wants to help you get started. Begin with these five steps to do your part and #BeCyberSmart:

1. Keep track of passwords with a Password manager app.

2. Enable multi-factor authentication wherever possible, including your BC Google account.

3. Create strong, unique passphrases.

4. Keep Software Up-to-Date. Cyber criminals take advantage of vulnerabilities in software to spread malware. If you don’t update, you leave your computer or device at risk of infection.

  • Operating System: Run “Windows Update” for Windows, or “Software Update” for your Mac.
  • Applications. Make sure all programs such as Zoom, Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Office, are up-to-date.

5. Ensure you backup files you save on your devices. If you backup your computer and devices, you won’t lose your files even if you get infected with a virus or ransomware. CrashPlan Backup is the backup service available to all current BC faculty & staff, and installed on most BC-provided computers.

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