{"id":166,"date":"2025-07-21T18:32:41","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T18:32:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=166"},"modified":"2025-07-23T15:38:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T15:38:02","password":"","slug":"cybersecurity-awareness-best-practices","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/?docs=cybersecurity-awareness-best-practices","title":{"rendered":"Cybersecurity Awareness &amp;  Best Practices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protecting our systems starts with informed users and knowledge of our work . This page is your guide to smarter and safer work online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd10 1. Recognizing and Avoiding Attacks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recognizing diffrent methods of attack is crucial to understand where and how cyber attacks can happen and how they can be avoided here some common methods of attack used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> \ud83d\udd0e Spot the Signs:<br>Emails urging &#8220;urgent action&#8221;                                      <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stock-vector-monocle-emoji-icon-illustration-sign-inspection-vector-symbol-emoticon-design-vector-clip-art-2043034106.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-167\" style=\"width:111px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stock-vector-monocle-emoji-icon-illustration-sign-inspection-vector-symbol-emoticon-design-vector-clip-art-2043034106.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stock-vector-monocle-emoji-icon-illustration-sign-inspection-vector-symbol-emoticon-design-vector-clip-art-2043034106-281x300.jpg 281w, https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stock-vector-monocle-emoji-icon-illustration-sign-inspection-vector-symbol-emoticon-design-vector-clip-art-2043034106-960x1024.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stock-vector-monocle-emoji-icon-illustration-sign-inspection-vector-symbol-emoticon-design-vector-clip-art-2043034106-768x819.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/stock-vector-monocle-emoji-icon-illustration-sign-inspection-vector-symbol-emoticon-design-vector-clip-art-2043034106-1440x1536.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfamiliar senders or misspelled domains<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suspicious attachments or links<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Requests for login credentials or personal info<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 What To Do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not click suspicious links \u2014 hover to preview.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report suspicious emails to IT or security teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify requests by contacting the sender directly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"h5p-iframe-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"h5p-iframe-1\" class=\"h5p-iframe\" data-content-id=\"1\" style=\"height:1px\" src=\"about:blank\" frameBorder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"Spot the trap - Cyber security test\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"h5p-iframe-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"h5p-iframe-3\" class=\"h5p-iframe\" data-content-id=\"3\" style=\"height:1px\" src=\"about:blank\" frameBorder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"Cyber attack test\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd75\ufe0f\u200d\u2640\ufe0f 2. Social Engineering Tactics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Social engineering manipulates people into giving out there personal information without even knowing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\uded1 Common Tricks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/proxy-website-e1434999418545.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-169\" style=\"width:158px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/proxy-website-e1434999418545.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.unlvhelpdesk.test.sites.unlv.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/proxy-website-e1434999418545-300x240.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pretending to be a coworker or IT support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using urgency or threats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gathering personal info from social media<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd10 How to Defend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always verify identities via known channels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never share passwords \u2014 even with IT.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limit public sharing of company or project details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcdd 3. Writing Secure Ticket Notes &amp; Communications<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Writing tickets can hold sensitive information so its important to stay clear and secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udeab Don\u2019t Include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>User passwords<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sensitive system configs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personally Identifiable Information (PII)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Do Include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clear, concise troubleshooting steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General issue descriptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure file-sharing links (if needed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"h5p-iframe-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"h5p-iframe-2\" class=\"h5p-iframe\" data-content-id=\"2\" style=\"height:1px\" src=\"about:blank\" frameBorder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"Secure tickets\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"h5p-iframe-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"h5p-iframe-4\" class=\"h5p-iframe\" data-content-id=\"4\" style=\"height:1px\" src=\"about:blank\" frameBorder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"Secure tickets\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udcbb 4. Safe Coding Practices<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re writing scripts, plugins, or small tools, code securely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd10 Secure Coding Guidelines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Input validation: Sanitize all user inputs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use HTTPS: Always transmit data securely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access control: Enforce roles and permissions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secrets management: Never hardcode passwords or keys.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Protecting our systems starts with informed users and knowledge of our work . This page is your guide to smarter and safer work online. \ud83d\udd10 1. 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