Objective Our objective was to determine if the Postal Service has an effective security posture to protect its Information Technology (IT) infrastructure from external cyberattacks and prevent unauthorized access to restricted data. In the past two years, 51 percent of organizations have experienced a cybersecurity incident that resulted in a significant disruption to their IT…
With cyber attacks on the rise, USPS® employees must learn how to protect the Postal Service™ from potential threats. This National Cyber Security Awareness Month, use the following tips to protect USPS networks, systems, and resources: Workstation Safety Lock your workstation or devices when not in use. Do not plug unauthorized devices (e.g., mobile phones,…
Web News Article #: 196-2015 10/16/2015 – The APWU is discouraging union members from participating in a voluntary program established by the Postal Service that creates an online database of their health records, APWU President Mark Dimondstein has announced. “Last year’s cyber attack on the Postal Service demonstrates the danger in posting sensitive personal information…
We now live in a world that is more connected than ever before. The Internet is a part of almost all elements of our daily lives. However, with this increased convenience and connectedness comes a responsibility to stay safe online. Our growing dependence on online communications is also a public concern. The challenges of cyber…
