Cybersecurity Awareness 

1. Never Leave Devices Unlocked When Unattended

DO: Lock your computer when you will not be physically present.

WHY: This will prevent unauthorized persons from accessing the computer and its data.

HOW TO: On a Windows computer, you can quickly lock your computer by pressing the Windows Key + L at the same time. On a Macintosh computer, you will use Control-Shift-Power to lock your screen.

2. Never Connect Unknown USB Devices to Work Computers

Do not insert unknown USB devices into work computers. If the USB is infected with malware, it could transmit said malware to the Ministry's network via your computer. For known USB devices, allow the installed antivirus to fully scan the device before using.

3. Always use a strong password for your MOHW accounts

A strong password should have at least eight characters (upper and lower-case letters), symbols, and numbers, without using personal information (e.g., birthdays or your name). Also, ensure these passwords are not the same as those for your personal accounts (eg, personal email, social media, etc.)

4. Always perform regular backups of your important data/files.

This is important in the case of a cyber attack that results in a loss of data.

You can access the MOHW Cloud storage service via https://cloud.moh.gov.jm. Use your domain credentials to log in (same username and password used to access MOHW computers). There, you can create folders and upload files from your computer. You can also utilize other storage, such as removable media, like external hard drives or flash drives, for data backup.

5. Never connect to public (free) WIFI with MOHW devices (computer, tablet, mobile, etc.)

Public (Free) WIFI at coffee shops, airports, or other places poses a potential danger when connected to MOWH devices because it is not easy to verify who manages these networks, meaning anyone could be monitoring the network traffic, including any confidential work information, passwords, etc. that you share.

Previously using Mdaemon World Client, the Ministry of Health & Wellness now uses Outlook.

All of your contacts, calendar, and email in one location

Work effectively by gathering your email, calendar, contacts, tasks, and other information in one location. Access contacts, read LinkedIn profiles, and share attachments directly from OneDrive with the help of office integration.

Be prepared and organized.

Right from your calendar, reserve conference rooms and keep track of RSVPs to invitations to meetings. By exchanging calendars and checking your teammates' availability, you may make arrangements and coordinate schedules.

Your security is reliable

Get the enterprise-grade security that many of the biggest organizations in the world rely on to give you peace of mind. Without obstructing you, Outlook works around the clock to safeguard your private information.

Intelligence that is beneficial to you

Outlook foresees your requirements. traveling and paying bills are automatically added to your calendar, and intelligent reminders help keep you on track. Search helps you find information quickly.

URL: https://outlook.moh.gov.jm/owa/
MS Exchange Training: https://cloud.moh.gov.jm/s/QTpyNJDbQt9SLTE

Hardware fundamentals for computers.

What is a Computer Hardware?

Computer hardware includes the physical parts of a computer, such as the case, central processing unit, random access memory, monitor, mouse, keyboard, computer data storage, graphics card, sound card, speakers and motherboard. By contrast, software is the set of instructions that can be stored and run by hardware.

Describe software?

Software is a set of instructions, data or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks. It is the opposite of hardware, which describes the physical aspects of a computer. Software is a generic term used to refer to applications, scripts and programs that run on a device.

VOIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)

Telephony is the field of technology involving the development, application, and deployment of telecommunication services for the purpose of electronic transmission of voice, fax, or data, between distant parties. The history of telephony is intimately linked to the invention and development of the telephone.

VoIP, often known as IP telephony, is a technique and collection of technologies for delivering voice conversations and multimedia sessions over IP networks, including the Internet. The provision of communications services (voice, fax, SMS, and voice-messaging) through the Internet as opposed to the public switched telephone network (PSTN), generally known as regular telephone service, is explicitly referred to as Internet telephony, broadband telephony, and broadband phone service.