Use best practices for data security.

Best practices should include

• creating strong passwords
• protecting passwords (e.g., not sharing one’s password)
• changing passwords periodically
• describing two-factor authentication (e.g., security questions, chosen identification image)
• using screen protectors
• using security software
• describing current software and updates
• shutting down computer
• avoiding clicking on random links, emails, and attachments
• avoiding downloading from the Internet
• identifying symptoms of a virus or malware
• adhering to the school or organization’s acceptable use policy (AUP).