Work From Home - Staying Safe While Working from Home – Florida Gulf Coast University ITS

If you need to access FGCU network resources while working from home, only use our approved VPN solution, myVPN.
Make sure your home computer has the latest updates for its operating system and its virus and malware protection.
With phishing attempts and malicious malware on the rise, beware of phishing scams and unsolicited attachments in your email. FGCU will never ask you for your password or other personal information by email.
- Look out for phishing campaigns that may target remote workers.
  - Learn more about how you can protect yourself from phishing attempts.
- If you need a refresher on what to look out for, below are links to our online training:
  - 5-minute online tutorial:
    - Phishing Training
  - Canvas Course (FGCU Students and new hires are already enrolled)
    - Get Secure Training
  - Avoid public WiFi, or immediately connect to FGCU's VPN after connecting to an open wifi network.
  - If you work with Restricted Data, please remember to keep following best practices while handling it. If you need a refresher, check out our page on Restricted Data and the Restricted Data Policy.
  - Practice overall good cybersecurity hygiene while at home. For example:
    - Use strong passwords or pass phrases
    - Use antivirus software
    - Secure your home router
      - Change the default password
      - Install firmware updates
      - Set encryption to WPA2 or WPA3
    - Install updates regularly for your operating systems and any applications on your personal computer.