Information Security Awareness Resources

Information Security Resources

The links below will provide you knowledge to protect yourself against various security threats and scams. These threats include phishing, spoofing, malware, social engineering and other dangers. These resources will also raise your awareness of the risks to your personal information and privacy. We hope these resources will help you stay safe online at work and at home.

LastPass Password Manager (Free to Elon employees and students): LastPass is a secure password management tool with the ability to create, remember, and fill in your passwords for you. As a best practice, it is recommended that you use different passwords for every website that you log into. With LastPass, you can securely generate and save passwords to your own personal “vault”.

LastPass Service Request

FTC Guidelines for Privacy

Consumer Advice from the FTC

Managing Your Privacy

Protecting Consumer Privacy and Security

Elon Tips for Managing Email

Email Phishing Subject Lines to Watch out For

Password Security

Safeguarding Your Devices

Protecting Your Identity

Social Media Safety

Information Security Terms and Definitions