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SAFE BROWSING GUIDE

Ensuring Safety While Browsing

In today’s increasingly digital world, it is important to limit the amount of information shared online by using safe browsing practices. The purpose of this guide is to provide a few guiding principles to help ensure privacy and security when browsing online.

  • Update your browser frequently
    • Frequently updating your browser assures it has the latest security features. 
  • Be wary of suspicious links and downloads
    • Files from untrustworthy sources may contain malicious software
    • Links to unfamiliar websites may redirect you to websites that attempt to scam you, steal information or install dangerous applications. 
  • Ensure that web connections are safe
    • Make sure the address bar of the webpage or the weblink contains the prefix https.
    • Look for mis-spelled or unexpected words or names in URLs. 

Refer and adhere to LACCD Board Policy 3720 Computer and Network Use, and associated procedures when using LACCD's information resources.

  • Use Multifactor Authentication (MFA) when it is available. LACCD requires MFA on many of our applications to keep your data safe.
  •  Don't use autofill on websites. It can help you inadvertently provide data to a website that you didn't intend to provide. 
  • Only release necessary information. Many websites mark information they require with an asterisk, while other data is voluntary. Think about the data you are providing and whether it is really necessary. 
  • Limit Cookies & Trackers when possible. Many browsers offer safety features that prevent companies from tracking your movements across multiple websites. 
  • Validate the identity of who you are communicating with when possible.

Many websites and services require an account to use. Follow strong passwords practices to ensure that your personal information is secure when browsing.

The LACCD District Office of Information Technology's website provides Strong Passwords Guidelines to help get you started. 

A Security Incident may have occurred if you become aware of:

  • Misuse or release of your confidential information (such as social security number, health record, student record or financial records).
  •  Unauthorized access, abuse, destruction or theft of LACCD’s information and/or computer resources
  •  use of District information technology resources to harass or threaten someone, or to gain unauthorized access to data. 

If you are concerned a security incident may have occurred, contact the LACCD Information Security Team.