Some best practices include:

  • Protect personal information - this includes general Cuesta information, student information, and your own information. 
  • Only use your @cuesta email address for work related purposes. 
    • If you register with a third-party provider for work related activity, create a unique password for the account that is not the same as what you use to login to your Cuesta systems (i.e. myCuesta, Canvas, etc.)
    • If you are registering an account with a third-party provider for personal use, always use a personal email for registration. 
  • Save files and data thoughtfully - your Cuesta provided OneDrive and department shared file locations (i.e. Teams, SharePoint or Network drives) are dependable data storage locations. 
  • Click with care! - clicking on unsolicited/unfamiliar links is always risky. If you are ever unsure, contact the sender by phone or through a separate email to confirm the request or send an email to usersupport@cuesta.edu for assistance. 
  • Lock your computer screen - use Windows key + L on a PC or Command key + Q on a Mac to lock your screen anytime you walk away from your computer/device. 
  • Beware of Phishing Emails. Look out for:
    • Sender addresses outside the Cuesta domain (not @cuesta.edu)
    • Misspellings, poor punctuation, typos or strange formatting 
    • Unfamiliar tones or word choice 
    • Subject lines that begin with [EXTERNAL]
    • Unusual signature lines
    • A sense of urgency