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                  • Steps to be Secure on the UW Network
                  • Get free antivirus software 
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                  • Handle sensitive University data 
                  • Downloading music and movies 
                  • File sharing and RIAA 

                  More Topics

                  • Protect your identity 
                  • Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
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                  • Safe social networking 
                  • Get a personal digital certificate 
                  • Find sensitive data on your computer 
                  • Prevent unauthorized use 
                  • Avoid laptop theft 
                  • The Academic Professionals Guide to Safe Computing When Traveling Abroad

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