5 Best Practices for Securing Your Microsoft Device
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5 Best Practices for Securing Your Microsoft Device Enable auto-lock on your screensaver and set a strong 1. password 2. Make sure Windows Operating System is up to date 3. Invest in a good computer security software 4. Use Chrome or Firefox when browsing the internet 5. Be careful when using browser extensions Enable auto-lock on your screensaver and 1 set a strong password ENABLE AUTO-LOCK ON YOUR SCREENSAVER It's important to set a strong password for logging into your computer. In addition, you should enable the screen lock in your screen saver settings to keep your data secure if your need to step away. 1. Click on the “Start” menu 2. Click “Settings” 3. Click “Personalization” 4. IMPORTANT: Click “Lock screen” 5. Then scroll down on the main screen and click “Screen saver settings” 6. The Screen Saver Settings window will appear. Select a screen saver option from the dropdown menu 7. Adjust the minutes that you would like before the screensaver comes on. 8. Check the box for “On resume, display logon screen” 9. Click “Apply” 10. Click “OK” Enable auto-lock on your screensaver and 1 set a strong password (cont’d) MANAGING YOUR SIGN-IN OPTIONS Setting a password on your computer is an important important part of protecting your data. This will help keep unauthorized users off of your device and can help if your device is ever lost or stolen. To access your sign-in options 1. Click the “Start Menu” 2. Click the “Settings” icon 3. Click the “Accounts” icon 4. Click “Sign in Options” Recommended Click here to see a VIDEO on a Secure Password Enable auto-lock on your screensaver and 1 set a strong password (cont’d) SIGN IN OPTIONS Windows Hello Face Option 1. Click “Windows Hello Face” 2. Click “Setup” 3. Click “Get Started” 4. Enter “Windows Hello Pin” 5. Follow On Screen Prompt 6. Click “Close” once you see “All Set!” Windows Hello PIN Options 1. Click “Windows Hello PIN” 2. Click “Add” 3. Enter “Password” 4. Type preferred “PIN” 5. Confirm “PIN” 6. Click “OK” Enable auto-lock on your screensaver and 1 set a strong password (cont’d) SIGN IN OPTIONS CONT’D Windows Hello Fingerprint 1. Click “Windows Hello Fingerprint” 2. Click “Setup” 3. Click “Get Started” 4. Enter “Windows Pin” 5. Swipe your finger on the fingerprint sensor 6. Once you've established your fingerprint 7. Click “Close” once you see “All Set!” Security Key Options 1. Click “Security Key” 2. Click “Manage” 3. Insert your Security key into the USB Port 4. Tap the “Gold Button” when prompted 5. Then create “PIN” 6. Confirm “PIN” 7. Tap the “Gold Button” When prompted 8. Type name of the Security Key 9. Click Next 10. Click All Set! Enable auto-lock on your screensaver and 1 set a strong password (cont’d) SIGN IN OPTIONS CONT’D Password Options 1. Click “Password” 2. Click “Change” 3. Enter “Windows Hello PIN” 4. Enter Old Password 5. Enter New Password 6. Re Enter New Password 7. Select “Next” 8. Select “Finish” Picture Password Options 1. Click “Picture Password” 2. Click “Add” 3. Enter “Password” 4. Click Ok 5. Click Select Picture 6. Browse PC for Photo 7. Click Open 8. Drag picture to position it 9. Select use this picture 10. Draw First Gesture 11. Draw Second Gesture 12. Draw Third Gesture 13. Select Finish Make sure Windows Operating 2 System is up to date Windows 10 offers you the choice of when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely. How to check for updates: 1. Go to the “Start” menu 2. Click “Settings” 3. Click “Update & Security” 4. Click “Check for Updates” Click here to see a VIDEO on a Secure Password Invest in a good computer 3 security software (cont’d) COMPUTER SECURITY SOFTWARE RECOMMENDATIONS Contact these City 1st Businesses for more information about an antivirus BUSINESSES solution for all of your devices. 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WINDOWS SECURITY INCLUDES: ● Virus & threat protection: Monitor threats to your device, run scans, and get updates to help detect the latest threats. ● Account protection: Access sign-in options and account settings, including Windows Hello and dynamic lock. ● Firewall & network protection: Manage firewall settings and monitor what’s happening with your networks and internet connections. ● App & browser control: Update settings for Microsoft Defender SmartScreen to help protect your device against potentially dangerous apps, files, sites, and downloads. You'll have exploit protection and you can customize protection settings for your devices. ● Device security: Review built-in security options to help protect your device from attacks by malicious software. ● Device performance & health: View status info about your device’s performance health, and keep your device clean and up to date with the latest version of Windows 10 ● Family options: Keep track of your kids’ online activity and the devices in your household. The device is sufficiently protected. There is a safety recommendation. There are warnings that need immediate attention. Invest in a good computer 3 security software (cont’d) RUNNING A MANUAL WINDOWS SECURITY SCAN Run a quick scan in Windows Security 1. Click “Start Menu” 2. Click “Settings” 3. Click “Update & Security” 4. Click “Windows Security ” 5. Click Virus & threat protection 6. Click “Quick Scan” Run an advanced scan in Windows Security 1. Click “Start Menu” 2. Click “Settings” 3. Click “Update & Security” 4. Click “Windows Security ” 5. Click Virus & threat protection 6. Click scan options 7. Select one of the scan options 8. Select Scan Now Using Chrome or Firefox 4 when Browsing What are some safe browser to use? Google Chrome’s update frequency is second4 to none, with security patches being rolled out within hours or days of Google discovering a vulnerability. The browser also provides users with a clear warning when they are using an unsecure HTTP connection, and JavaScript can be blocked entirely or for specific websites. 4 Though pop-ups are blocked automatically, there’s no built-in ad blocker. Firefox’s update frequency is excellent, and the browser uses Google Safe Browsing to protect its users. 4 Why not use Internet Explorer? Microsoft stopped supporting Internet Explorer on January 12th 2016 because of this users are at high risk to potential security breaches. Click here for more INFORMATION about Internet Browsers Be careful when using 5 Browser Extensions ADWARE AND MALWARE VIRUS What is a Browser Extension? A browser extension is a small software application for customizing a web browser. It helps to add features and enhances the functionality of a web browser in some way. The use of extensions helps you to: ● Integrate with other services you use ● Add additional features to your internet browser ● Improve the functionality of the internet browser ● Modify, add or remove content Be Aware ● Browser extensions typically have access to sensitive data, such as browsing history, and have the ability to alter some browser settings, add user interface items, or replace website content. As a result, there have been instances of Malware & Adware, so users need to be cautious about what extensions they install ● Malware and Adware are known to hide in various extensions, so it is recommended to be cautious when adding extensions to your browser. .