Is security a problem if I use a public workstation while using Aeon?
Answer
Yes. Web browsers cache information and create a history file on the local workstation. This allows a subsequent user of the workstation to access the system under your name using the browser's Back button to recall a page from the cache, or by finding a page with your personal information in the browser's history file. If you are concerned about the security of your requests, you can take the following steps:
- Access Aeon only from your personal computer or an otherwise secure workstation.
- Access Aeon from a public workstation in the Special Collections office. These computers are supervised by the staff.
- When using a public access workstation:
- Delete from the history file those pages that contain your personal information.
- Exit from the Web browser before you leave the workstation. This prevents the Back button from accessing the pages you were using.