A reminder to all Carleton employees: If you are using a USB drive, be careful to take proper care and control of the device.

IT Security Tips for using USB drives:

  • Do not leave sensitive files on it that contain personal information about students/faculty staff.
  • Store your USB drive in a safe place.
  • Delete all data off a USB drive before disposing of it.
  • Use only one USB drive to avoid misplacing the drive.
  • If you must store sensitive data on a drive, use a secure USB drive.

For more information about IT security, please visit carleton.ca/its/security/.