Recommendations for the security of research data

• Use the user management function in your respective operating system.
• Lock your screen when you are absent.
• Keep the operating system and applications up to date.
• Use security measures such as antivirus programs and firewalls, if necessary.
• Use strong passwords.
• Use secure communication channels (e.g., via digital certificates for secure e-mail communication).
• Check the privacy policies of services used, especially when collecting and processing sensitive data.
• Pay attention to the server locations of international or commercial service providers (see also guideline on outsourcing data to the cloud).
• Check systems and storage devicesfor encryption (e.g., with tools such as VeraCrypt).

Further information: IT security policy of Freie Universität Berlin (in German)