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Secure File Removal When you delete a file, the file references are deleted and the space formerly occupied by the file is marked as being free. However, the actual file data remains intact on the media until the space is claimed by some other file (at which point the original

Mac Folder EncryptionCreating an encrypted folder in Mac Run Disk Utility from Applications -> Utilities.Click on “New Image”. Choose a filename and location for the encrypted folder.Choose a name to describe the folder. Choose a suitable size for the folder. Choose “256-bit AES encryption” option for Encryption. Click on Create.

Encrypting Flash Drive A USB flash drive or thumbdrive is a portable device for storage and is often used to transfer data from one system to another. The typical thumbdrive does not offer any protection and any lost thumbdrive will result in the leakage of data. ATTENTION! NUS staff are

Defer Email Delivery Defer your outgoing emails and place them on hold in your Outlook’s Outbox. The outgoing emails will only be delivered after X number of minutes based on your preferred configuration. Within X number of minutes, you may edit or delete the email before re-sending it. Below are the steps to configure it.

Lock your Screen Leaving your desktop PC / notebook logged on and unattended exposed you to risk of unauthorized access. To mitigate this risk, make use of screen lock, which will be activated automatically once the desktop PC /notebook is left unattended for the duration you specified. Windows 10 Please follow

Ransomware

Classification Description Examples NUS Confidential Documents, information, or materials which are sensitive or critical, including Personal Data, proprietary information, for use within NUS by authorised personnel on a need-to-know basis. Release of such documents, information, or materials may result in financial loss, potential litigation and severe damage to the reputation

Encrypt Email Protect your email and its attachment by encrypting it to mitigate the risk of data loss or leakage. This method of encryption applies for emails sent through Outlook client to NUS users. Outlook for Windows: Select New Email from Outlook menu. The Outlook message window will be displayed. Select Options from the Outlook message window.