CHARLIE-CRP- 3rd level alert

On 21 February, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki signed an order introducing the third alert level of CRP (CHARLIE-CRP) on the whole territory of the country valid until 4 March 2022, 23.59.

The alert is introduced if there’s an event confirming the likely target of a terrorist attack in cyberspace or obtaining of credible information about a planned event. The introduction of the alert is defined by the Anti-Terrorist Activities Act of 2016. The meaning of alert degrees is explained on the website of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration.

Since the introduction (15 February 2022) throughout the country of the first alert level ALFA-CRP, administrators are on duty 24/7 and monitor key IT systems managed by the University IT Centre.

It should be remembered that security during the alert depends not only on the action of competent services, but also on the vigilance of all of us.

We would like to remind you that on the website of the CKZ Educational platform the training course Employee in Cyberspace – Security Awareness is available, which aims to improve staff competence in the area of cyber security. After successfully passing the test, the participant can download a certificate. You are welcome to take the training.

What to do in the event of irregularities being detected?

Please be particularly vigilant in the event of unusual functioning of the University’s IT systems, services and website.

Any disturbing or unusual situations or threats should be directed to the University IT Centre:
(85) 746 9775
uci [at] pb.edu.pl

The Government Centre for Security informs that if you notice any “unusual situations”, you should report them to the emergency number 112. Signals are hardly noticeable – however, paying attention to what is happening in the immediate vicinity allows for early detection of threats.

 The basics of online security

• Use strong passwords and unique passwords for different systems.
• Use only trusted networks – don’t log on to websites using public or open hotspot networks.
• Use anti-virus software.
• Don’t open suspicious emails.
• Keep your browser and operating system up to date.
• Don’t click on pop-ups or suspicious ads.
• Use two-step verification. Double protection will make it harder to get access to your account.
• Install only software from known sources.
• Protect not only your computer but your other devices too – secure your phone with a password or biometric fingerprint and don’t install apps from unknown sources.
• Don’t forget to log out of websites.

How to protect your data?

Before you give out any data:

1. Check what permissions are required by the application you are installing.
2. Don’t click on links or attachments. If you receive a suspicious message from a friend, take a moment to verify it.
3. Don’t give out confidential information in a conversation (especially over the phone).
4. Do not access a bank website via a link. Type in the address or use the so-called trusted bookmarks. Follow basic security rules such as using complex and individual passwords for each website and visit only trusted websites, no matter what device you are using to connect.
5. Be careful with payments in mobile apps. Use only official apps, installed from secure sources.