Passwords are widely used to control access to online accounts, but they arenât always secure. Using powerful software that runs through millions of word and number combinations, thieves can easily decipher commonly used passwords in seconds. For instance, it only took hackers one second to figure out 123456, a password used by more than 2.5…
July 22, 2021 The Postal Service has updated Handbook AS-805, Information Security, which details the organizationâs security policies for technology assets and information resources. The updates include several new topics, including: The Executive Cyber Risk Committee, which evaluates and monitors cyber risk management activities and their alignment with the overall corporate risk profile; Contractual security…
The Postal Service is modifying internet access for ACE computer users to help protect the organization from cyberthreats such as malware and phishing links. Starting this month, internet access will be approved based on a multilevel structure for all USPS-issued desktops, laptops and tablets, as well as smartphones (when the phones connect to the postal…
Objective Our objective was to determine if controls for purchasing and maintaining information technology (IT) equipment, specifically printers, webcams, and [redacted] cameras, are effective in identifying, assessing, and mitigating vulnerabilities and related cybersecurity risks to the U.S. Postal Serviceâs IT infrastructure. The Postal Service purchases IT equipment, such as webcams and printers, through the eBuy…
The Postal Service is reminding employees to avoid taking photos or videos of their workplace to share on social media, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. During this challenging time, employees may want to post images of the inside or outside of the facility where they work, and share workplace stories with friends and loved ones….
Welcome to the New Cyber Frontier: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe The world changes fast, yet technology evolves even faster. While technology today provides great benefits such as being able to conduct business on the go, it also creates more risks. Cyber threats, which are criminal or unethical activities that take place…
Data Privacy Day â an annual, international effort to encourage individuals and businesses to respect privacy, safeguard data and foster trust â will be observed Monday, Jan. 28. The USPS Privacy and Records Management Office offers the following tips to protect employee and customer data from unauthorized access or use: ⢠Respect privacy. Personal information…
In the digital age, many organizations have access to our personal information. By granting access, we relinquish a fair amount of data control and ultimately make ourselves vulnerable to potential cybercrimes, including identity theft. Thatâs why it is so important to do what you can to protect yourself. As overwhelming as it seems to safeguard…
