Online Security Concerns During the Holidays

With the holiday season quickly approaching it is vital to protect personal information. The threat to identity and data theft is a continuous concern, but it is known to increase during this season in particular. ITS recommends keeping all computer systems up-to-date with the latest security measures, being cautious with online shopping and remembering that no legitimate company ever solicits private information via email. For further information, check out Truman’s Information Security Awareness website at its.truman.edu/isa or the Homeland Security site at dhs.gov/national-cyber-security-awareness-month.