Don’t connect your own smart devices to USPS equipment
The Postal Service is reminding employees and contractors to take steps to ensure their smart devices don’t compromise the organization’s cybersecurity.
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Don’t pair personal devices with USPS phones, tablets and laptops
Smart devices include watches, televisions, appliances, home security cameras and personal tablets and phones. They are part of the Internet of Things, also known as IoT.
USPS to modify ACE users’ internet access
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 … Read more
USPS: Mobile-friendly version of ePayroll available
USPS has introduced a mobile-friendly version of ePayroll that allows employees to see their earning statements on smartphones, tablets and other devices. The ePayroll mobile application became available last week. The app displays the same earning statements that employees see when they use ePayroll on a desktop computer, but the information is formatted for easy … Read more
USPS: Mobile device users must complete new course
Employees who use USPS-issued mobile devices will soon be required to complete a new cybersecurity training course. The course, ISEC Mobile Devices, will address the proper security measures for smartphones, tablets and similar devices. The course also will cover policy information, best practices and tools to assist in securing the devices. The course became available … Read more