Don't Take the Bait!
A wide variety of cyber security threats await us as we go about our day-to-day activities on-line. Hackers and attackers have stepped up their use of social engineering, like phishing attacks, to solicit personal and financial information. The purpose of this article is to explain what social engineering is, familiarize you with a social engineering technique known as phishing, and provide some tips to assist in spotting fraudulent messages and avoid these attacks. more>

Laptop Accountability Brochure
What You Need To Know To Keep Your Laptop Secure
Protecting Department of Energy laptops from loss, theft or compromise is extremely important.  In an effort to increase user awareness, the office of the Chief Information Officer has prepared an easy to use reference brochure to assist individuals in protecting laptops and valuable DOE information.
Readable Word document    Word Tri-Fold brochure

Cyber Security Revitalization at DOE
Cyber security at the Department of Energy (DOE) is currently undergoing revitalization. Led by the OCIO, efforts are underway to improve and enhance cyber security throughout DOE. more>

Certification & Accreditation Guidance Now Available
All applications on the DOE network must go through a rigorous process of certification and accreditation (C&A). Why is this necessary? How is it done?  The Technical and Management Review document released by the CIO will help you through this process.   more

Last Updated: 4/25/2008