Staff Newslett - Aug 2012
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Secure your Mobile Devices Most hand held devices are equipped with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS capabilities, which allow connections to the Internet and other Bluetooth capable devices such as an automobile or a microphone headset. Do - Disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when not in use
- Password protect your mobile device
Don't - Connect to unknown wireless network
Hackers may setup unsecured WiFi hotspots. Once connected to it, they are able to intercept and steal sensitive data that you transmit over the Internet. - For more info,
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New IT Security Guidelines on the Use of Portable Storage Media
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The following guidelines are updated in the Acceptable Use Policy. > www.np.edu.sg/aup
4.7 Staff issued with Portable Storage Media may use them outside of NP. Portable Storage Media includes thumbdrives, flash memory cards, portable hard disks and optical storage media. 4.8 Staff shall store sensitive information, such as evaluations, appraisal forms, official papers and staff/student information, on officially issued Portable Storage Media and the contents shall be encrypted. 9.2 Users shall immediately report any lost personal computers, portable storage media or loss/compromise of NP Classified Information to HR through their Directors. This is to allow the department and HR to assess the gravity of the situation and follow-up actions. The above guidelines is to enhance the protection of NP's data and provide greater clarity on the reporting process for loss of computing equipment and storage media. |
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Wireless@SG hotspots on campus - The Atrium
- Lien Ying Chow Library (Levels 4 and 5)
- Teaching Hub (Blk 56 Level 1)
- Convention Centre (Foyer, Basement, LT68E & Study area)
- Munch & Music Box (Seventy3)
- Staff Hub (Seventy3 Level 5)
Note: Wireless@SG will be unavailable at Makan Place from 6 Aug 2012 till 15 Oct due to renovations. | |
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NPal Student Admin assistance
Contact npal_feedback@np.edu.sg or ext 8111 for assistance in using NPal or report any NPal issues. If you email us, please provide a description of the problem encountered or error message. Screen capture of relevant section will be helpful in problem resolution. |
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MeL System Maintenance Sat, 4 Aug, 10am to 4pm, Intermittent Interruption on MeL
Please wait for a few seconds and refresh your web browser if you encounter intermittent interruption when you access MeL. |
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Staff Wired Network Maintenance Sat, 4 Aug 2012, 10am - 2pm
Staff who login to the wired network from Blk 1 to 8 may experience interruption momentarily during the maintenance period. |
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NPal Maintenance Sun, 5 Aug 2012, 1-4pm
All NPal services for Staff and Students will be unavailable during maintenance on Sun, 5 Aug 2012 from 1 to 4pm for the application of security patches. |
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Feedback on CC Newslett How do you find the CC Newslett? How often do you read the CC Newslett? We value your thoughts, support and feedback. Do drop us a note anytime. Email us Support@np.edu.sg with the Subject: Feedback on CC Newslett Thank you very much for your feedback. |
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