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Our latest tech tip takes a look at Gmail's new Confidential Mode, now available for all MCSD staff. Check the 2 Minute Tech Tip page in the Ed Tech section for past 2 Minute Tech Tips. |
Computer and Network Security
As more and more of our communication and record keeping takes place electronically, it is important to ensure the security of the information on your computer and in your home drive. There are a few tips to making sure you remain the only person with access.
Don't leave your computer logged into your MCSD network account and unattended.
Never share your password with anyone else. Enough said.
If you think there's a chance someone might have found out what your password is, change it.
Use different passwords for different accounts.
So with a few relatively simple things, you can help make sure that you remain the only person who can access your files, grades, email, etc.
For more information on your responsibilities when it comes to digital security, please read this.
As more and more of our communication and record keeping takes place electronically, it is important to ensure the security of the information on your computer and in your home drive. There are a few tips to making sure you remain the only person with access.
Don't leave your computer logged into your MCSD network account and unattended.
- If you are leaving the room entirely, either log off completely, or lock the computer.
- Locking the computer is great if you're stepping away for a few minutes and have programs up and running and don't want to have to reopen them all when you come back. Simply hold the Windows key (it's between Ctrl and Alt on the bottom left side of the keyboard, and press L. Immediately you'll go to a blue screen that tells you to press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to log in. You'll enter your password and the screen will go back to exactly where you were when you locked it.
Never share your password with anyone else. Enough said.
If you think there's a chance someone might have found out what your password is, change it.
- In fact, even if you don't think anyone has, it's not a bad practice to change it every few months. I realize it's a pain sometimes to keep track of all the passwords we have, but take it from someone who has had an email account hacked before, it's worth the trouble to avoid the headache of a compromised account.
- To change your MCSD password, log in as you would normally. Once you are fully logged in, press Ctrl + Alt + Delete. On the bottom of the screen that pops up, press the button to change your password. You'll need to fill in your current password, then put in your new password twice to make sure you haven't mistyped it since you won't actually be able to see the letters. It's that simple.
Use different passwords for different accounts.
- This is probably the hardest one of all to follow. With the increasing numbers of websites, email accounts, etc. that we need passwords for, the natural urge is to use the same one for all of them. It would be so nice to only have to remember one password. The problem is, if someone does gain access to your password, they now have the ability to log into all your accounts. That's potentially very bad.
So with a few relatively simple things, you can help make sure that you remain the only person who can access your files, grades, email, etc.
For more information on your responsibilities when it comes to digital security, please read this.
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School Tool
The following School Tool resources are available for download: Kyocera Printer Guides PaperCut - lets you send a print job to a queue so you can then log into any copier in the district with PaperCut enabled and retrieve it. Teaching Assistant - creates scantron-type answer sheets for assessments, and then grades them by scanning the filled in sheets. This is available on the new Kyocera printer/copiers in each building's main office. Here is a 5:00 video giving an overview. |
We Want Your Help!
Malone teachers, this is your site. We want to make it as useful as possible for you. So, if you have a resource or a link that you would like to share with others, or a request for something you have not been able to find, please let me (mdalton@maloneschools.org) know and I'll do my best to get it added to the site.* |
Quick Links for MCSD Staff
For more complete information on the IT tools and resources available in the district and how to access them, please visit this page.
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