#  Best Practices 

 



##  Best Practices Resource Hub 

On this page, you'll find a collection of links covering best practices across a variety of topics. Whether you're seeking guidance on securing devices, digital signage or social media, our resources are designed to provide practical tips and guidance.



 

 

 

       ![group of people high fiving](/sites/g/files/omnuum12036/files/styles/hwp_21_9__1920x825/public/2025-06/teamwork.jpg?h=9aa32a5c&itok=cJz9zg1Y) 

 

 



 

 



 

   ![laptop, phone and tablet being used by people](/sites/g/files/omnuum12036/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-06/devices-2.jpg?h=d7aea3cc&itok=CuNbry6K) 

 



 

 [### Your Personal Device

 ](/best-practices-your-personal-device) 

 

   ![Digital signage at a school](/sites/g/files/omnuum12036/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-06/AdobeStock_1162971578.jpeg?itok=FYNwnfEy) 

 



 

 [### Digital Signage

 ](/best-practices-digital-signage) 

 

   ![luggage and passport in traveler's hands](/sites/g/files/omnuum12036/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-06/travel-1.jpg?h=c692802c&itok=fh_r0U-m) 

 



 

 [### Travel

 ](/best-practices-travel) 

 

   ![people standing against a brick wall looking down at their phones](/sites/g/files/omnuum12036/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-06/social%20media-1.png?itok=jWgnT3o0) 

 



 

 [### Social Media

 ](/best-practices-social-media) 

 

   ![laptop and coffee on a desk](/sites/g/files/omnuum12036/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-10/laptop%20coffee%20on%20desk.jpeg?itok=5citLx3n) 

 



 

 [### Working Remotely

 ](/best-practices-working-remotely) 

 

   ![room full of IoT devices](/sites/g/files/omnuum12036/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-07/IoTdevices.jpeg?itok=JNJ49QS5) 

 



 

 [### IoT Devices

 ](/best-practices-iot-devices) 

 

   ![carbon footprints ](/sites/g/files/omnuum12036/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-10/DigitalFootprint.jpeg?itok=FXWDEYyZ) 

 



 

 [### Secure Your Digital Footprint

 ](/best-practices-secure-your-digital-footprint) 

 

   ![coffee mug sitting on laptop keyboard](/sites/g/files/omnuum12036/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-11/zoom.jpeg?itok=VYw9XVcz) 

 



 

 [### Zoom Meetings

 ](/best-practices-zoom-meetings) 

 

   ![laptop screen displaying ms teams meeting](/sites/g/files/omnuum12036/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-12/teams.jpeg?itok=jp-uIaIY) 

 



 

 [### Teams Meetings

 ](/best-practices-microsoft-teams-meetings) 

 

   ![mobile phone being held](/sites/g/files/omnuum12036/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-12/preventphishhook.jpeg?itok=u4_YYt3u) 

 



 

 [### Prevent Phishing

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   ![software updating on laptop](/sites/g/files/omnuum12036/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-12/softwareupdate.jpeg?itok=PBMeHyOp) 

 



 

 [### Apply Updates

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   ![thumbprint under magnifying glass](/sites/g/files/omnuum12036/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-12/protectidentity.jpeg?itok=s32LzyMH) 

 



 

 [### Protect Identity

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   ![lock sitting on pile of papers](/sites/g/files/omnuum12036/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-12/preserveprivacy.jpeg?itok=6_2BEKac) 

 



 

 [### Preserve Privacy

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   ![robot hands and human hands on keyboard](/sites/g/files/omnuum12036/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-10/AI-2.jpeg?itok=xAkVghrD) 

 



 

 [### Using Generative AI

 ](/best-practices-generative-ai-community-members) 

 

   ![robot hands and human hands on keyboard](/sites/g/files/omnuum12036/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-10/AI-2.jpeg?itok=xAkVghrD) 

 



 

 [### Managing Generative AI Systems

 ](/best-practices-generative-ai-system-administrators) 

 

   ![Businessman using a laptop login to the cloud computing](/sites/g/files/omnuum12036/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-01/cloudcomputing1.jpeg?itok=idX7ycUy) 

 



 

 [### Cloud Platforms & SaaS Integrations

 ](/cloud-platforms-saas-integrations-system-administrators) 

 

   ![Cybersecurity access bridge concept with wooden blocks network icons and central keyhole ](/sites/g/files/omnuum12036/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-02/networksecurity.jpeg?itok=Q_0uVcLv) 

 



 

 [### Network Security & Segmentation

 ](/best-practices-network-security-segmentation-system-administrators) 

 

   ![human hands holding mobile device with an overlay of a login diagram hologram](/sites/g/files/omnuum12036/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-02/appwebsecurity2.jpeg?itok=ykoRXyLh) 

 



 

 [### Application & Web Security

 ](/best-practices-application-web-security-system-administrators) 

 

   ![hand using magnifying glass to inspect digital checklist icons](/sites/g/files/omnuum12036/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-04/logging.jpeg?itok=AcbMsqV1) 

 



 

 [### Logging, Monitoring & Threat Detection

 ](/best-practices-logging-monitoring-threat-detection-system-administrator) 

 

   ![hands holding circular gears](/sites/g/files/omnuum12036/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-04/collab%20pic.jpeg?itok=Hi2rFYBm) 

 



 

 [### Secure Collaboration & Cloud Storage

 ](/best-practices-secure-collaboration-cloud-storage) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Please note: The tips and resources on this page are general guidelines to help answer questions about security and privacy; they do not reflect official University policy. Where relevant, links to official University policies are included within the best practices content pages.*



 

##  Additional Resources 

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