Computing Safety

Computer Services is dedicated to providing all members of the Bank Street Street community with a safe and secure computing environment. Although Computer Services has many systems in place to block viruses, SPAM and other malicious content from entering our network we rely on user awareness and education as one of the most important aspects of our security policy.

Please take time to carefully read this website because many computer security incidents can be prevented by following the simple information below.  Additional information can be found by reading our Security Questions and Answers website.

Email Security

• Using Caution with Email Attachments
• Spam Scams
• Phishing Scam ALERT
• Identifying Hoaxes and Urban Legends

General Computer Security and Internet Fraud Tips

• Computing Do's & Don'ts
• Browsing Safely

Password Safety

• When choosing a password,  it is important to consider a "strong password" which is one that is longer than six characters, contains letters and numbers and even capital letters.  Of course a password is useless if you forget it, but remember that using your birth date or name makes you an easy target for hackers.  We recommend that you periodically change your passwords on Email.  Network passwords are forced to routinely expire.  For information how to change passwords, please visit

  Home Computing Safety
• Home computer safety Do's and Don'ts
• How to keep your home PC computer healthy

• Using Instant Messaging and Chat Rooms Safely

If you feel that your computer security has been compromised in any way please contact Computer Services immediately at x4642 or helpdesk@bankstreet.edu