Environmental Health Officer Professional Advisory Committee

Submitting a posting

Submitting a posting? Learn more about the IT Subcommittee's guidelines:

1. Check for spelling and syntax errors.
2. Verify all hyperlinks. (Note: please remove (if applicable) any links to websites outside CONUS).
3. Remove all embedded computer code (JavaScript, JScript, PHP, CSS, macros, SQL, etc).
4. Remove all animated graphics.
5. Convert documents and spreadsheets to the portable document format (PDF).
6. Scan all submissions for malware.
7. Split large files (> 5 MB) into smaller files (each no larger than 5 MB).
8. Video files are not currently accepted.
9. Please provide the date you wish the posting added to the website, as well as date to remove it (if applicable).

Once a submission is provided to the IT Subcommittee, the submission(s) will be reviewed and if approved, posted by the next regular web update (often weekly).

Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign

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Computer Security Tips

Start with the Basics: Three Core Practices

1. Install anti-virus and anti-spyware programs and keep them up to date.
2. Install a firewall and keep it properly configured
3. Regularly install updates for your computer's operating system

• Treat Your Personal Information Like Cash
• Check Out Companies to Find out Who You're Really Dealing With
• Give Personal Information Over Encrypted Websites Only (https)
• Protect Your Passwords
• Back Up Your Files

Sign Up for Free Cyber Alerts

The National Cyber Alert System (NCAS) is America’s coordinated alert system for identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing emerging threats and vulnerabilities. We encourage you to register for technical and/or non-technical alerts by visiting the US-CERT website at: http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/signup.html