This document discusses security threats employees may face outside of the office. It notes that hackers can target employees through tailgating, shoulder surfing, and theft. Tailgating occurs when an unauthorized person enters a secure area by following someone with access. Shoulder surfing means others look over your shoulder to see private information. The document emphasizes that employees need to be aware of their surroundings both when traveling and in the office, and provides tips for safe practices in both locations such as using a VPN and strong passwords.

1. OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE Threats from
the outside

2. BE AWARE
 We have covered many ways that you might be targeted while
using your computer. However, there are other ways hackers
may target T VA when you are out of the of fice. One example,
given in the last session, was baiting. More methods than
baiting threaten employees:
 Tailgating
 Shoulder Surfing
 Theft

3. TAILGATING AND SHOULDER SURFING
 Tailgating: when someone unknown enters through security by
following someone else with a badge through the doors.
 Shoulder Surfing: When others look over your shoulder to see
private information

4. AWARENESS CONTINUED
 You must be aware of your surroundings not only when you are
traveling, but when you are at your of fice as well.
 Travel
 Be aware of shoulder surfing
 Use secure networks
 Keep private information secure
 Strong password
 Of fice
 Strong password
 Be aware of tailgating
 Keep identification on person

5. TRAVEL
 When traveling unsecure networks can leak information to
prying eyes
 Always use your VPN (provided by TVA) when accessing the internet
away from the office
 The VPN (virtual private network) encrypts your identification so
prying eyes cannot decipher what your activities are
 If you are very worried about others looking at your screen you can
always purchase a mirror for your laptop so you can see what people
are doing behind you

6. AT THE OFFICE
 When leaving your of fice ALWAYS lock your computer (CTRL +
ALT + DELETE)
 Never leave private information out in the open
 Do not keep lists of usernames and passwords
 Always keep your ID badge on you
 Keep your laptop locked into the dock if it is not being used
 Never leave your T VA credit card unattended
 Never leave your VPN tokens unattended

7. PASSWORD
 Password strength is vital for you security
 Must be at LEAST eight characters
 Do NOT use the same password at TVA for other programs (personal
e-mail, ebay, amazon, ect…)
 Password must contain at least one lower case letter, upper case
letter, number, and symbol (@#$%&!?)
 Try to use words that are not easily guessable
 Enter passwords quickly so shoulder surfing individuals cannot figure
them out
 Never share your password with anyone
 Change your password regularly

8. LEAVING WORK
 When leaving work keep your laptop in a secure knapsack
 Do NOT leave your laptop in out in your car
 The trunk is also not safe. Thieves will first look in the trunk
for valuables
 If you must leave your laptop in the car keep it in a locked
container. This will assist in preventing theft