UWSP's Information Security Office and UWSP Information Technology have identified the following three computing scenarios and accompanying security procedures when working from home. You must adhere to the security procedures for your work-from-home scenario below to help maintain network and data security as you work. Following are also additional resources to support you in your remote work.
Security Procedures For Your Work From Home Scenario:
Additional Resources For Remote Work:
Use Information Technology's network and applications maintenance schedules and information to avoid service down times and even manually run patches when the timing is best for you.
Optimizing a home internet connection is important because it ensures faster speeds, stable connectivity, and a smoother experience for high bandwidth activities like video calls and online meetings. It helps reduce lag, buffering, and connection drops, especially if multiple devices are online at the same time.
UWSP software licensed to install on your personal home computer.
Rebooting a home Wi‑Fi router can help restore normal network performance by clearing temporary memory, fix minor software glitches, and refresh the connection to your internet service provider. This simple action can potentially resolve common problems like slow speeds, dropped connections, or devices not connecting properly.
Optimizing a Remote Desktop Connection can help to minimize performance issues such as lag, screen freezing, or dropped connections when working over slow or unstable internet connections. Proper optimization can make applications more responsive and reduce network bandwidth usage.
You should not. We tell you why you should not, and suggest much better options.
Planning ahead is just part of ensuring that you have a trusted back up in place in case you experience internet connectivity issues before or even during an online meeting.
Use Microsoft Teams for quick chats, video meetings and calls, department file storage and sharing, and even shared app integration with other Department/Team members.
Learn how to use Zoom, UWSP's supported web conferencing tool for distance ed classes and other academic purposes.
Install the Zoom app on your personal device to schedule Zoom meetings.
Good IT security practices when traveling are vital. Unfamiliar networks, devices, and environments increase the risk of data theft, account compromise, and device loss. Public Wi‑Fi, reduced physical control over equipment, and distractions common during travel make it easier for attackers to intercept sensitive information or exploit unsecured systems.
Contact the IT Service Desk for additional help!